Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Hillside Specialist School & College
At Hillside Specialist School and College, safeguarding and the welfare of our pupils is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where every child and young person can learn, thrive and develop independence.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, governors, volunteers and visitors share a duty to protect pupils from harm and to promote their wellbeing.
Meet our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Paul Leaper, Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Emma Pettitt, Assistant Headteacher
Mark Howell, Assistant Headteacher
Emily Roberts, Assistant Headteacher
Safeguarding Governor:
Rachael Younger
If you have any safeguarding concerns, you can contact the DSL team via:
📞 01772782205
📞 01772782205
Where Can I Access Support?
- Lancashire Children's Social Care 0300 123 6720 (out of hours 0300 123 6721)
- Lancashire Police 101 or 999 in an emergency
- Missing People Charity 116 000 - https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/
- Childline 0800 1111 - https://www.childline.org.uk/
- NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (adults who are concerned about a child)
- Samaritans 116 123 - https://www.samaritans.org/
Policies:
PREVENT Duty
Hillside Specialist School and College is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. As a school we recognise that safeguarding against radicalisation is no different from safeguarding against any other vulnerability.
On 1 July 2015 the Prevent duty (section 26) of The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 came into force. This duty places the responsibility on local authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
Hillside Specialist School and College fully support the government’s Prevent Strategy.
Operation Encompass statement
Operation Encompass is a police and education early information-sharing partnership enabling immediate support to children who have experienced domestic abuse.
The educational settings’ Operation Encompass Key Adult (designated safeguarding lead) will be notified about ALL police-attended incidents of domestic abuse before the start of the next school day. This allows the education setting to offer timely support to the child victims. The Key Adult for Hillside Specialist School and College is Paul leaper.
Please see the attached poster and visit the website for further information: Home : Operation Encompass