At St Giles’ and St George’s we understand the importance of our role in keeping children safe and the detction and prevention of child abuse. All of our staff are trained to identify the signs of abuse in a child and the school has a detailed and robust system for reporting concerns.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Catherine Pointon ( Headteacher / DSL)

The DDSLs are:

Mrs Helen Booth (Deputy head teacher / DDSL)

Mrs Jessica Williamson ( DDSL / Safeguarding Officer / Family Support)

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact Mrs Jessica Williamson - Jwilliamson@stgg.org.uk

• Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy 2024-2025
• Child-Friendly Policy
• Pupil Self-Referral Form
• 2024 Summer TST Safeguarding newsletter for parents and carers
• Prevent Risk assessment 24-25
• Domestic Abuse Policy 2025
• Domestic Abuse Pledge

Links to the Staffordshire Children’s Safeguarding board https://www.staffsscb.org.uk for the Escalation Policy and Early Help assessment form

Information on the LADO responsible for any allegations against staff working with children Allegations-of-abuse-made-against-a-person-who-works-with-children

KCSIE https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2

NSPCC Guide on home or out alone

Safeguarding Contact Numbers

Staffordshire Children’s Advice and Support Service: 0300 111 8007 

Prevent Team: 01785 238239   Or: 01785 233109