The well-being of our students is at the centre of everything we do. As an integrated provider of education, independence training and therapy for young people, we have a fully embedded and robust approach to keeping children safe. We work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team and will communicate with external professionals, parents and carers to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.

If you need safeguarding support while the school is closed, please contact one of the signposted agencies below:

Children’s services on: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/contacts
Phone: 0300 555 1384
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Email childrens.services@hants.gov.uk

If you believe there is an emergency and a child is at risk of immediate harm, please call the police on 999.

School

Our School, Sixth Form and Residential provisions have annually updated safeguarding policies that state our commitment to the welfare and protection of our young people. Our entire staff team and governing body undertake regular training to ensure our knowledge and working practices are up to date and effective. This also includes our student mental health and well-being policy and associated team.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Jenn Walker

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL):

• Sarah Thompson (Principal),
• Kat Cotton (Head of Residential),
• Jo Elliott (Head of Sixth Form),
• Danny Bush (Deputy Head of Residential)
• Lucy Reed (Family Liaison Officer)

Mental Health Lead: Lucy Reed

For further information please see our Safeguarding Policy and Online Safety Policy.

Post 19

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Post 19: Jenn Walker
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for Post 19: Lisa Haycox O'Toole (Registered Manager)

“Pupils enjoy being a part of this caring school community. They feel safe and secure here, knowing that they are supported by their teachers and other school staff.”

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