KenmontSafeguarding
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
We make every effort to provide a safe and welcoming environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to. We maintain an attitude of “it could happen here” where safeguarding is concerned.
The school has a comprehensive policy so that we can provide staff, volunteers and governors with the framework they need in order to keep children safe and secure in our school and to inform parents and guardians how we will safeguard their children whilst they are in our care.
If anyone has any concerns regarding the safeguarding and well-being of children at our school these should be brought to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who is Mr Andrew Connell (Head of School) The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
- Mrs Karen Roberts (Deputy Head and Inclusion Manager)
- Ms Catherine Freitas (Senior Admin Officer)
- Mr Dave Collins (Executive Head)
All members of staff within the school have completed all the relevant Child Protection training.
Further details and information is contained within our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy available on our policies page.
If you have a concern about a child outside of school or feel unable to talk to a DSL at school, then you should contact Children’s Services at Hammersmith and Fulham Council or the London Borough of Brent depending on where the child resides. Anyone can contact Children’s Services if they are worried that a child may be at risk.
Each council’s children’s services are told about cases of possible abuse or neglect by professionals and members of the public. They also hear from parents needing support, other family members concerned about a child’s welfare and sometimes children themselves. They can help with any queries you may have about support for children in your borough. Regardless of who contacts them, they take the information seriously.
If you have a concern about a child or young person who lives in Hammersmith and Fulham, you can contact Hammersmith and Fulham Council on:
Tel: 020 8753 6600
Walk-in: Ground Floor, 145 King St, Hammersmith, W6 9XY
Out of hours service: Tel: 020 8748 8588
Further details can be found on this website:
LBHF Child Protection Webpage
For concerns related to children and young people in Brent please contact Brent Council on:
Tel 020 8937 4300 (option 1)
Walk-in: Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley HA9 0FJ
Out of hours service: 020 8863 5250.
Further details can be found on this website:
Brent Child Protection Webpage
NSPCC
You can also report concerns about any child to the NSPCC directly and anonymously if you wish. Their telephone lines are open Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm or 9am – 6pm at the weekends. You can contact them online or by email 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Tel 0808 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Web: NSPCC Keeping Children Safe Webpage
If you have an immediate concern for the well-being of a child or young person, call the police on 999.