Safeguarding

Caldew School recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children and works with a range of agencies including children’s services, health services, the police and other agencies to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. All students are encouraged to talk openly and feel confident that they will be listened to.  Our Safeguarding Policy is available here. Our Student Welfare Policy is available here.

Accessing Help and Support Within the School

01228 710044
office@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk

If you have any concerns or are worried about your child or another young person’s safety or well-being you can contact any members of school staff listed below by telephone or email.

Miss H Howson

Miss H Howson
Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss J Atkinson

Miss J Atkinson
Head of Year 7

Mr M Marston

Mr M Marston
Head of Year 8

Miss L Fraser

Miss L Fraser
Head Of Year 9

Mr B McArdle

Mr B McArdle
Head of Year 10

Mrs C Wallace

Mrs C Wallace
Head of Year 11

Mr M Gaunt

Mr M Gaunt
Head of Sixth Form

Mr A James

Mr A James
Assistant Head of Sixth Form

Mr C Suleman

Mr C Suleman
Pastoral Manager Years 7 & 11

Mrs L Graham

Mrs L Graham
Pastoral Manager Years 8 & 9

Mrs S Taylor

Mrs S Taylor
Pastoral Manager Year 10

Mrs K Wallace

Mrs K Wallace
Attendance Officer

Mrs H Hewitt

Mrs H Hewitt
Head of Year 8

Accessing Help and Support at Home

Students and parents/carers can contact the following organisations if they have any concerns or are worried about their own or another young person’s safety or well-being.

ChildlineChildline
Cumbria Safeguarding Children PartnershipCumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership
NspccNspcc

Operation Encompass BookletOperation Encompass Booklet
Operation Encompass parents 2020Operation Encompass parents 2020

Are you concerned about a young person?

If you are concerned that a young person is in an emergency situation you should contact the police urgently on 999.

Cumberland Safeguarding Hub

If you have significant concerns about a young person, please contact the Cumbia Safeguarding Hub – phone 033 240 1727

MOMO Guidance

Click here for MOMO Guidance and information for parents

External Organisations

Caldew School works alongside the following organisations to ensure the safety and well-being of all its students.

BarnardosBarnardos
CAMHSCAMHS
Cumbria County Council Children’s ServicesCumbria County Council Children’s Services
Cumbria PoliceCumbria Police
Cumbria Safeguarding Children PartnershipCumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership
NSPCCNSPCC

Keeping Children Safe in Education

The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead will ensure that all staff and governors have appropriate training and access to specific safeguarding issues highlighted in the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 document.

Bullying, including Cyber-bullyingBullying, including Cyber-bullying
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Domestic Violence (DV)Domestic Violence (DV)
Drugs and substance misuseDrugs and substance misuse
Fabricated or Induced IllnessFabricated or Induced Illness
Faith AbuseFaith Abuse
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Forced Marriage (FM)Forced Marriage (FM)
Gangs and Youth ViolenceGangs and Youth Violence
Gender Based ViolenceGender Based Violence
Keeping children safe in educationKeeping children safe in education
Mental HealthMental Health
OFSTED Review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges OFSTED Review of sexual abuse in schools ...
Peer On Peer AbusePeer On Peer Abuse
Preventing RadicalisationPreventing Radicalisation
Private FosteringPrivate Fostering
Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment between children in schools and collegesSexual Violence and Sexual Harassment bet ...
Teenage Relationship AbuseTeenage Relationship Abuse
TraffickingTrafficking
Working Together to Safeguard ChildrenWorking Together to Safeguard Children

Sections within Safeguarding

E-Safety

E-Safety

Advice about how to stay safe when online and using electronic communication is available here…

Prevent

Prevent

Caldew School recognises its duty to protect all students and is committed to providing a secure environment for students.

Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

An effective programme of personal development has been created for pupils in key stages 3 and 4. This prepares pupils well for their future, giving them opportunities to have important discussions about healthy relationships, social and moral issues.

Ofsted 2022

Leaders have created a welcoming and supportive environment at this school. Pupils and students achieve well in their learning. They are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment and training.

Ofsted 2022

Pupils including students in the sixth form, are proud to attend Caldew School. They feel well supported, happy and safe in this welcoming community. There are high level of trust and respect between pupils, students and staff.

Ofsted 2022

Leaders provide effective careers guidance to pupils from Year 7 through to Year 13. Clear guidance, including preparation for interviews and ‘Work Ready Days’, helps pupils and students to make considered choices for their next steps.

Ofsted 2022

There is a strong culture of safeguarding in place, with clear systems to record any concerns. Leaders keep safeguarding relevant to all members of the school community through regular updates, training, alerts and reminders.

Ofsted 2022