Safeguarding

As a school we take safeguarding issues very seriously. The following gives an overview:

• Safeguarding procedures in school are overseen by a member of the Senior Leadership Team (currently  Mrs Takeda), with a lead Governor (currently Ms Ogebule) responsible for ensuring that these procedures  are in place and are monitored regularly.
• The school has a designated DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead currently Mrs Takeda) and a Safeguarding Team who meet regularly to discuss any ongoing safeguarding or welfare concerns, offering support and guidance where necessary.
• The school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed under the policies section of the school website.
• All staff, including non-teaching staff have received recognised training in safeguarding and child protection.
• A central record is kept of all adults who either work in the school or who help as volunteers with details of DBS checks in place.
• Any visitors to the school are required to report to the office to obtain a named visitor’s badge and are given a summary sheet about safeguarding within the school.
• Senior members of staff involved in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff have received recognised training in safer recruitment, and have put in place appropriate procedures to ensure that appropriate checks have been made before appointments are taken up.
• All staff, including non-teaching staff know the procedures for reporting  safeguarding or welfare concerns
• All students understand the importance of safeguarding issues and have been introduced to the members of the safeguarding team in assemblies. They too are aware of how to report safeguarding or welfare concerns about themselves or others.
• All students are aware of the importance of e-safety and have received guidance from the IT department and through assemblies on safe use of the Internet.
• A revised anti-bullying policy has been developed by the student respect and equality committee in conjunction with a group of students across all key stages.
• WGSB has a School Help Advice Reporting Page (SHARP) which provides a range of support advice and videos.  SHARP offers a completely confidential route to seeking advice or reporting an issue, sharing a problem or asking for help.  Click here for more information