Safeguarding
InspirED Pathways is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We recognise that this is the responsibility of everyone and we all, staff and visitors have an important role to play. We fully understand the role we play in safeguarding most vulnerable members of our community and how through good multi-agency working we can help protect those too young to protect themselves. It is the role of the Governing Body of each school to ensure that the appropriate mechanisms are in place to assist staff to understand and discharge their roles and responsibilities as set out in current legislation with regard to safeguarding children.
We firmly believe that:
- all children have the right to be protected from harm
- children need to feel safe and to be safe in our school
- we can contribute to the prevention of abuse including physical, sexual, emotional, neglect, bullying, extreme behaviours, discriminatory views and risk-taking behaviour
- children need support that matches their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse
Further details regarding InspirED Pathways Safeguarding Policy can be found here InspirED Pathways Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
If you have a concern that any student is being harmed, is at risk of harm, or you receive information (intentionally or unintentionally) you must contact school on (02476 337734) or use our Report a concern form as soon as possible and ask to speak to an available Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
Our school safeguarding leads are:
- Sharon Cutler - Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Kay Griffin - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Asif Takolia - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Lisa Stringer - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
If a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999 straight away.
Further information on reporting child abuse and how to keep children safe, identifying and preventing abuse and what help is available can also be found on the NSPCC website
In accordance with statutory guidance all InspirED Pathways Staff receive regular safeguarding training and are fully aware of and are in compliance with the following guidance:
- Working together to Safeguard Children (DfE)
- Keeping Children Safe in Education: statutory guidance for schools and colleagues (DfE)
InspirED Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts within the school will require enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance in addition to identification and qualification checks.
Further safeguarding information for parents :
The Coventry Safeguarding Children Partnership has a range of advice for parents and carers in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Online safety is a real and major concern for a number of parents and carers and our detailed Online Safety section on the school website has guidance and support in relation to this.