Safeguarding

Garth Hill College fully recognises the responsibility it has under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. It also takes due regard of the DFE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and HM Government’s  Working together to Safeguard Children HM Government 2018. It is also consistent with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures.

We believe that every child regardless of age has at all times and in all situations, whether in the class room, at home or in the wider community, a right to feel safe and protected from any situation or practice that results in a child being physically or psychologically damaged. Complacency is not an option. Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. We recognise the need for vigilance on the basis that “it could happen here”.

Help or Advice

If you need help or advice about any safeguarding issue, please contact:

• Mr J Head as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Teacher (J-head@garthhillcollege.com)
• Mrs E Renny as the Assistant Principal and Designated Mental Health Lead (e-renny@garthhillcollege.com)
• Mr L Robinson as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (l-robinson@garthhillcollege.com)
• Ms H Glenister as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Rise@GHC (h-glenister@garthhillcollege.com)
• Miss S Richmond as Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead - Family Support Advisor  (s-richmond@garthhillcollege.com)
• Mrs S Ranger as Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead - House Mentor  (s-ranger@garthhillcollege.com) 
• Mrs S Dixon as Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead - House Mentor (s-dixon@garthhillcollege.com)
• Mrs L Tobin as Assistant Designated Safeguarding Lead - Year 7 Mentor (l-tobin@garthhillcollege.com)

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Policies

As part of its commitment to Safeguarding its pupils, the College regularly updates its policies. Policies which relate directly to Safeguarding include:

• Safeguarding Policy
• Recruitment Policy
• Anti Bullying Policy
• E-safety Policy
• Information Sharing Protocol
• Whistle Blowing Policy
• Sex and Relationships Policy
• Drugs Education Policy

Please see the College’s policy documents area to view these.

E-Safety

CEOP – Child Exploitation & Online Protection Agency

Childnet International – Internet safety information for parents and children

Thinkuknow – Website for children and parents educating them about risks online

Vodafone Digital Parenting Magazine

Important Safeguarding Contacts