Safeguarding
If you want to know more about our procedures, please speak to one of the following key personnel, who are contactable via the main school office –
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mr Paul Whitehead (Headteacher)
Deputy DSLs: Miss Silvana Esposito (Deputy Headteacher), Mrs Catherine Wilkinson (EYFS Leader), Ms Jessica Whitaker (Family Support Worker)
Designated Teacher for Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children: Mr Paul Whitehead
Designated Teacher for Prevent: Mr Paul Whitehead
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo): Mr Andrew Crowther
Chair of the Local Academy Council: Mrs. Linda Scott
Nominated Safeguarding Academy Councillor: Mrs. Janet Farrell
Please contact us at school straight away if you have any worries about children's safeguarding. Some of the policies and documents on this page may be helpful.
Signs and Symptoms of Potential Abuse
We expect all members of our school community to remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and report any concerns to our Designated Safeguarding Leads. There are 4 main categories of abuse to be aware of;
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Neglect
bcwcat safeguarding policy 2025 2026.pdf
safeguarding contacts st matthews 2025.pdf