NSPCC
Dedicated and confidential NSPCC helpline to report Abuse in Education 0800 136 663 or email at help@nspcc.org.uk
Safeguarding
Parents/Carers should be aware that our school will take any reasonable action to safeguard the welfare of our pupils.
In cases where we believe that a child may be suffering from significant harm, ill treatment or neglect or other forms of harm, our staff have no alternative but to follow the Leeds Safeguarding Children's Board (LSCB) procedures.
Designated Staff
Any concerns in school are reported to one of the below Designated Persons immediately.
Miss Amanda Lightoot
Headteacher
Prevent Lead
Mr John Ware
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Jill Fraser
Learning Mentor
Our aim is to always to be open and honest with parents/carers and discuss concerns with them first prior to approaching other agencies, however if staff feel that by contacting the parents/carers there is an increased risk of harm to a child then the school may contact another agency before speaking to the parents/carers.
Domestic Violence
If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic violence female or male there are organisations that can help:
- Sahara Black Women's Refuge – 0113 2305087
- Leeds Domestic Violence Services (LDVS) – 0113 2460401
- Leeds Jewish Welfare Board – 0113 2684211
- Behind Closed Doors – 0800 3282430
- HALT - 0113 2432632
- Mankind - 01823 334244
- Respect - 0808 8010327
Safer Recruitment Documents
Our school is part of Operation Encompass, a national partnership between schools and the police.
This means that if a child has been exposed to domestic abuse, the police will inform the school before the next school day, so we can provide timely support.
In line with the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, children who experience domestic abuse are recognised as victims and schools are required to receive this information.
A trained Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) acts as the key adult, ensuring information is handled confidentially and used to support the child’s wellbeing.
Useful websites
Leeds Safeguarding Partnerhip
Safeguarding children and young people means protecting them from harm, abuse or neglect.
CEOP
If you have any concerns in regards to children receiving online abuse. Click to view >
ChildLine
If you are a child: NSPCC Childline 0800 1111 or Childline online. Click to view >
Leeds Domestic Violence
For any support dealing with domestic violence: 24hr helpline 0113 246 0401 hello@ldvs.uk Click to view >
Report Remove Tool
Report Remove tool whereby children, young people and adults can report nude images of them that are circulating social media and ensure they are taken down
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, call us free any time, from any phone, on 116 123. Click to View >
Mankind
Our confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.
National Bullying Helpline
The UK’s only charitable organisation addressing Adult Bullying and Child Bullying.
