Kingshill Church School is committed to safeguarding and fully recognises the responsibilities and the duty placed upon it to have arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students at the School.

The school is secure during the school day, so all visitors are asked to report to the main entrance. Please be mindful that for everybody’s safety, identification procedures will be carried out; a copy of which are displayed by the office for your information.

All members of staff are vetted against national safeguarding procedures before being allowed to work in school. At least one member of every interview panel has undertaken safer recruitment training to ensure that best practices and all necessary checks are carried out.

The designated Safeguarding Leads for our school are Mrs Lisa Harvey, Mrs Sarah Trudgeon , Mrs Nadine Evans and Mrs Jill Davies.

BWMAT Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Aug 2024

Keeping children safe in education 2024 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING

EARLY HELP

Every family has its ups and downs. Being a parent is hard work and there are no instructions.  Sometimes, you or your children may need extra support. This may be before your children are born, when they are very young, or throughout their school years.

There is no shame in asking for help.  Early Help is a programme that helps you recognise what’s going well for you. It will help you see where you might need extra support.

Early Help is available for children and young people up to the age of 18 and their families. It is entirely voluntary, so if you don’t think it is right for your child, then you don’t have to take part.

You can find more information on North Somerset Council Website:

https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/children-young-people-families/early-help

PREVENT documents:

Educate against hate – This website gives parents, teachers and school leaders practical advice on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation.

Government publications on prevent duty guidance