Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
Kents Hill School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.
We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff undertake Child Protection training and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for signs of physical or emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to any member of the Safeguarding Team
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents or carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.
We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism and our Safeguarding Team and all other staff receive Prevent training.
Safeguarding Team
If you have any concerns of a safeguarding nature, you may speak at any time with any member of our experienced safeguarding team:
Our Safeguarding Team are:
DSL – Designated Safeguarding Lead – Kirsty Outtram (Head of School)
DDSL – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Jane Edwards (Executive Headteacher)
DDSL – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Anne Andrews (Senior Teacher)
DSO – Designated Safeguarding Officer – Juliet Griffin (Office Manager)
All members of the safeguarding team can be contacted via the school office, using the contact information given below. Your concerns will be taken seriously and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Birdlip Lane
Kents Hill
Milton Keynes
MK7 6HD
Email: kentshillschool@mket.org.uk
Telephone: 01908 240038
Policies
KCSIE 2024 – Keeping_Children_Safe_in_Education_2024
Kents Hill Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Safer Recruitment Policy Feb 2022
