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Meadowbrook College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We will endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We will be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and will follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website located in the 'Document Zone'.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)are Susy Morgan, and Jacqui West.
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) are: Vicki Knight, Sophie Thompson, Sarah Lowman, Daisy O'Toole, Beverley O'Toole, Ruth Priest, Nick Lacey and Carly Bayliss.
Contact details for the above named DSLs and DDSLs) can be found under Contact Us.
All post holders in the school/regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory 'Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check'.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU or Another YOUNG PERSON IS AT RISK
If you are a student at the school
- Tell a member of staff about it, if you’re in school
- Tell your parent about it, if you’re at home
- Call Childline (0800 1111) or The Samaritans (08457 909090). Childline is free to call from any phone.
If you are a parent
- You can contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Leads at the school on:
- 01865 253198 (Oxford)
- 01295 250571 (West Bar)
- 01235 520044 (The Orchard)
these websites will provide you with further information and support
- CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
- STOP CSE - Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
- Educate Against Hate
- NSPCC
- Parents' Safeguarding Online Information Service
- Sexting
- Young Minds - Suicidal Feelings
- Young Minds - Self Harm