Safeguarding
The Minster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding legislation and government guidance states that safeguarding means:
- Protecting children from maltreatment
- Preventing impairment of children’s health or development
- Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
- Acting to enable all children and young people to have the best outcome
Safeguarding includes child protection, health care plans, health and safety, site security, safety on school trips, anti-bullying work and so much more.
The school’s Child Protection Team:
Mrs A Zannetou - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
dsl@minsterschool.org.uk
Miss L Goodhead - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
dsl@minsterschool.org.uk
Mr I Roberts (DSO)
Mr J Brookes (DSO)
Mrs K Crone (DSO)
Miss S Batchelor (DSO
Mrs S Marriott (DSO)
The school adheres to the following three DFE safeguarding documents:
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- The Prevent Duty
All staff receive annual Child Protection and Safeguarding update training and are aware of the procedures for passing on concerns within school. If any members of the school or local community have concerns about the welfare of a child in the school, please pass them on to the School Child Protection Team.
The school's child protection policy is located in the policies section of the website.