We are committed to providing the highest standards in relation to the safeguarding of the children and young people entrusted to our care.

We support all pupils by:

• Providing a caring, safe, and positive environment within the school
• Encouraging communication, self-esteem, and self-assertiveness
• Effectively tackling peer on peer abuse including bullying and harassment
• Promoting all aspects of the Equality Act 2010
• Training all staff in Child Protection and Safeguarding to the appropriate level and ensuring they are aware of safeguarding procedures within our school
• Providing the infrastructure for effective reporting, record keeping, and working in partnership

We expect all staff and visitors to our school to behave in a way which ensures our children are safeguarded at all times. This includes a duty for any safeguarding concerns to be reported to the DSL.

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr B Tweddle (Deputy Headteacher)

e: Brian.Tweddle@BentonHouseSchool.co.uk

 

Our school is proud to be part of Operation Encompass, a national initiative that supports children affected by domestic abuse. Through this partnership, we work with the police to ensure children receive timely, sensitive and appropriate support, helping them feel safe, secure and ready to learn.