The College aims to fulfil its duties to safeguard & promote the welfare of children/young people by:
- Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for all children & young people
- Developing and implementing procedures to identify and report cases, or suspected cases, of abuse, including allegations against staff
- Working with other agencies to support children/young people who have been abused
- Raising awareness and understanding of child protection issues with staff and implement safe recruitment procedures
- Raising awareness and understanding of child protection issues with children/young people, equipping them with skills to keep them safe
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
- Protecting children from maltreatment;
- Preventing impairment of children’s health or development;
- Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
- Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
If you have concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a student please contact one of the designated staff below at the College, on 01977 657600:
Designated Safeguarding Person with responsibility for Child Protection Issues:
- Mrs J Collins – Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing & Safety
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Persons:
- Mr D Fairhurst – Inclusion Manager
- Mrs A Jarratt – Assistant SENCO
- Mrs L Allen – DSL Safeguarding Officer
- Mr D Benson – E-Safety Co-ordinator
- Mrs B Semper – Designated Safeguarding Governor
For more information please see our Safeguarding policy:
| Resource | Download |
|---|---|
| Returning to School After Lockdown Kooth’s Tips and Advice for Students | Download File |
| Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy – Some policies linked within this document are currently under review | Download File |
| COVID 19 Closure arrangements for Safeguarding and Child Protection at Minsthorpe Community College. | Download File |
| Safeguarding Team Poster | Download File |
| Young People’s Safeguarding Charter | Download File |
| Student Safety Contacts | Visit Site |
| Anti-Bullying Policy | Visit Site |
| Educate Against Hate | Visit Site |
| Barnardo’s Real Love Rocks | Visit Site | Coping with low mood | Download File |
| Sexting advice – Female | Download File |
| Sexting advice – Male | Download File |
| Exam Top Tips | Download File |
| LADO Young Person | Download File |
| 24 Hour Mental Health Helpline | Download File |
| Water Safety – Yorkshire Regional Underwater and Marine Search Unit | Visit Site |
| Summer Water Safety Video – Please Watch | Visit Site |
| 28-day Mindfulness Challenge | Download File |
| Going Back to School | Download File |
| Managing Separation Anxiety | Download File |
| Managing Separation Anxiety – Activity Book | Download File |
| Wakefield CAMHS leaflet | Download File |
| Choose well for your mental health and wellbeing – a guide for adults | Download File |
| Mental health resources for children, parents, carers and school/ college staff | Download File |
| Night Owls | Download File |
Young Carers
| Resource | Download |
|---|---|
| Wakefield Young Carers – Newsletter June 2020 | Download File |
| Wakefield Young Carers – Coronavirus Bulletin | Download File |
| Wakefield Young Carers – Top Tips for Surviving Lockdown | Download File |
| Wakefield Young Carers – Creative Lockdown Ideas & Activities | Download File |
