Keeping children safe is our number one priority. We ensure that the safety and well-being of every child is at the centre of every decision we make. All Aboard Nursery staff have a responsibility to create and maintain a safe learning environment for all our young people. All our staff are aware and kept up to date with the child protection procedures. As a setting we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our children.

Churchward School Safeguarding Team

Dave Dearsley Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)	Thomas Chalmers Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)	Brendan Palmer Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Julie Wheeler Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)	Claire Hatherall Admin/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)	Kim West  Chair of Governors

Jackie Fieldwick (nee Smith) MBE  CEO of Brunel

 Safeguarding at Churchward School

Keeping children safe is our number one priority. We ensure that the safety and well-being of every child is at the centre of every decision we make. Churchward School staff have a responsibility to create and maintain a safe learning environment for all our young people. We have a responsibility to identify where there are child welfare concerns and take action to address them in partnership with other organisations.

All staff at Churchward School are aware and kept up to date with regional and local child protection procedures.

Child Protection staff training is mandatory for everyone.

Promoting safeguarding and child protection is fundamental at Churchward School and students are given numerous opportunities to consider risk situations and explore strategies for keeping safe.

Churchward School is part of the Brunel Safeguarding Champions Group

Working with Sarah Turner Consulting to externally audit the safeguarding procedures of Churchward School and providing external support.  
https://www.sarahturnerconsulting.co.uk/

Safeguarding Policies and Procedures

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures

Acceptable Behaviour Policy

Online Safety Policy

   Online Safety Policy - Appendix 1 - Employee Acceptable Use Policy

    Online Safety Policy - Appendix 2 - Student Acceptable Use Policy

Brunel Whistleblowing Policy

Key Documents

Keeping Children Safe in Education -  September 2023

Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part One) – September 2023

Working Together to Safeguard Children

Guidance for Safer Working Practice

Department for Education – Working Together to Safeguard Children Information Page

Regulated Activity in Relation to Children

Important Contact Details

Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) – (01793) 466903 or you can email Swindonmash@swindon.gov.uk if you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a young person.

Emergency Duty Service 01793 436699

LADO 01793 463854

Domestic Violence
National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Mental health issues, including anxiety and depression
Young Minds

Childline

Online Safety
Kidscape

Additional Support and Services Letter for Parents and Carers

NHS helpline – call 111 for all health concerns including advice on COVID- 19.

Swindon Food Bank Telephone:  07932 108732

Swindon Safeguarding Partnership (formerly the LSCB)