St. Vincent's School
A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Child Protection & Safeguarding
Child Protection Statement:
‘Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. Everyone has a responsibility to act without delay to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. It is our willingness to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpins this commitment. The school seeks to work in partnership with families and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children who are vulnerable or in need.’
Roles and responsibilities:
The Designated Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection is: Mr D Swanston (Headteacher)
The Designated Safeguarding Officer is: Mr M Morris (General Teacher with additional responsibilities)
The Designated Safeguarding Officer is: Mrs Norah Warburton (Family Liaison Officer)
The nominated Safeguarding / Child Protection Governors are: Mrs Linda Aitken
The nominated governor for dealing with allegations against the Headteacher is: Mrs Bernadette Buckle - Chair of Governors
Any Safeguarding Child Protection queries or concerns can be made directly to safeguarding@stvin.com
Safeguarding- Child Protection Policy- 2025-26
Safer Working Practices Code of Conduct for Adults – 2024-25
http://www.barnardosrealloverocks.org.uk/ – Barnados ‘Real Love Rocks’ website, is an online space raising awareness around Child Sexual Exploitation and what a healthy and safe relationship is.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/ – Provides advice including share aware – keeping children safe on social networks, apps and games
Complementary Documentation
Keeping children safe in education – September 2025 Update
Keeping children safe in education Part 1 – September 2025
Positive environments where children can flourish - October 2021
Working together to safeguard Children December 2023