Kirkby Stephen Grammar School recognises that the welfare and safeguarding of its students is a priority.
The DfE defines safeguarding and promoting welfare of children as:
- protecting children from maltreatment
- preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health and development.
- ensuring children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the prevision of safe and effective care.
- taking action to enable all children to have best outcomes.
Please contact Miss Nicola Tweddle (Designated Safeguarding Lead) if you have safeguarding or child protection concerns: admin@ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Safeguarding Team
Nicola Tweddle
Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead
Richard Wilson
SENCO, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Pastoral Team
Rachel Steels
Director of Learning and Pastoral Support Key Stage 5
John O’Doherty
Director of Learning and Pastoral Support Lower School (Y7 & Y8)
Please find below a range of links for help and information on safeguarding issues
| Agency | Contact Details | Information Provided |
|---|---|---|
| Childline | Website: Childline | Childline Childline is free, confidential, and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us: – by calling 0800 1111 – by email – through 1-2-1 counsellor chat | Provides advice and support to young people on any issue they wish to discuss. Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. |
| NSPCC | Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/ Helplines: – Help for adults concerned about a child: Call 0808 800 5000 – Help for children and young people: Call Childline on 0800 1111 – Help for people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse in education: 0800 136 663 | Support and tips to help you keep children safe. From advice on children’s mental health to staying safe online, support for parents, and what to do if you’re worried about a child. |
| The Mix | Website: The Mix – Essential support for under 25s – Telephone: 08088084994 – One to One Chat – Crisis Messenger | The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They provide help and advice on challenges like mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, break-ups, and drugs. |
| Prevent | Website: Prevent – Cumbria Constabulary | If parents feel that their child has been exposed to or have concerns about radicalisation. |
| Family Lives | Website: https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/bullying/advice-for-parents Helpline: 0808 800 2222 | Provides a range of advice for parents if their child is being bullied or if they suspect bullying. |
| CEOP | Website: CEOP Safety Centre – CEOP for Parents/Carers: https://parentinfo.org/ – How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube | CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. If you are worried about online abuse, contact CEOP. |
| UK Safer Internet Centre | Website: Homepage – UK Safer Internet Centre | Provides advice and guides on a range of online safety issues and advice on how to stay safe. |
| National Online Safety | Website: https://nationalonlinesafety.com/guides | Provides online guides for parents on various platforms and other cyber issues. |
| Think U Know? | Website: CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk) | CEOP education programme with resources to protect yourself online. Includes resources for parents and different age groups of children. |
| Child Employment and Work Permits | Website: Westmorland and Furness – Child Employment | Westmorland and Furness’ guide on when a child can legally work, what type of employment they can do and how to apply for a work permit. |