Keeping every child safe, heard and supported
At Reddish Hall School, the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people is our highest priority.
We are fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment where all students feel safe, valued, listened to and respected.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Every member of staff plays a part in keeping children safe, and safeguarding is embedded into everything we do.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
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We support all students by:
- providing a caring, safe and positive environment
- promoting strong communication, confidence and self‑advocacy
- effectively tackling bullying, harassment and discriminatory behaviour
- actively upholding the Equality Act 2010
- ensuring all staff receive regular safeguarding and child protection training
- maintaining robust systems for reporting, record‑keeping and multi‑agency partnership work
We expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to behave in a way that keeps children safe at all times.
Anyone working or visiting our school must follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns immediately.
Who to Contact if You Have a Safeguarding Concern
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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Jane Neale
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs)
- Cath Ward
- Becky Clarke
- Kaiya Garside
Any safeguarding concern — no matter how small it may seem — should be reported directly to the DSL or a DDSL as soon as possible.
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, please contact 999.
Safeguarding Policies and Guidance
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Our safeguarding practices follow national guidance and statutory expectations including:
You can read our full safeguarding documentation here:
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
A Safeguarding Culture
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Safeguarding at Reddish Hall School is proactive and continuous. We:
- teach students how to keep themselves safe
- promote positive relationships and trusted adults
- work closely with families
- collaborate with external agencies where needed
- empower students to speak up about worries
- review safeguarding practice regularly
Our aim is to ensure every child feels safe, supported and able to learn and grow.