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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic | Vist Site |
| Safeguarding Team Poster | Download File |
| Talking to your child about online sexual harassment poster for Parents 2021 | Download File |
| Talking to your child about online sexual harassment a guide for Parents 2021 | Download File |
| Extremism & Radicalisation – A Guide For Parents | Download File |
| Young People’s Safeguarding Charter | Download File |
| ParentInfo – Expert information to help children and young people stay safe online | Visit Site |
| Operation Encompass | Download File |
| Knife Crime | Download File |
| LADO Parent / Carer | Download File |
| Signs of Safety | Download File |
| Exam Top Tips | Download File |
| Educate Against Hate | Visit Site |
| Barnardo’s Real Love Rocks | Visit Site |
| Relationship Matters | Visit Site |
| Complaints Procedure | Visit Site |
| Water Safety – Yorkshire Regional Underwater and Marine Search Unit | 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 |
| Managing Separation Post Lockdown Poster – Parents & Carers | Download File |
| Managing Separation Anxiety – A Guide for Parents and Carers | Download File |
| Wakefield CAMHS leaflet | Download File |
| Express Yourself – #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek – Tips for Parents and Carers | Download File |
| 9 activities to do with your child at home during lockdown | 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 |
| Support Services for Parents | Download File |
| Night Owls | Download File |
| Teaching Road Safety: A Guide for Parents | Download File |
