Safeguarding Our Pupils

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Wrekin College nothing is more important than the health, safety, and of our pupils. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our students. We believe that all pupils have a right to feel safe and protected from harm. We work hard to ensure that our school is a safe and welcoming place for children to learn and develop. Our policies and procedures are designed to provide a secure environment, and all our staff, governors, and volunteers are trained to recognise and respond to child protection concerns.

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding means:

• • • • • protecting children from abuse and maltreatment
        • preventing harm to children’s health or development
        • ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
        • taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.

Child protection is a part of safeguarding and focuses on protecting individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This includes procedures for identifying and reporting concerns.

Information and Advice for Pupils

Who can I talk to?

If something is worrying you, making you feel sad, or you feel unsafe, it is always right to tell someone. You can talk to any trusted adult in school, such as your teacher, a teaching assistant, or any member of our safeguarding team. They will listen to you and help you.

Useful Links for You:

• • • • Childline - Get help and advice about a wide range of issues. You can call them for free on 0800 1111.
      • The Mix - Essential support for under 25s, covering mental health, money, and more.
      • CEOP Safety Centre - Report online abuse and get help if you're worried about something online.
        
        

Information and Resources for Parents & Carers

Parents and carers are essential partners in keeping our children safe. If you have any concerns about your child or another child, please speak to our safeguarding team.

Key School Policies:

• • • • • • • • Our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
              • Our Online Safety Policy
              • Our Behaviour Policy
                
                

External Resources:

• • • • • • NSPCC - The leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse.
          • Internet Matters - A great resource to help you keep your children safe online.
          • Thinkuknow - Advice from the National Crime Agency to help you protect your child from online abuse.
          • YoungMinds - A charity dedicated to supporting children's and young people's mental health.
          • Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership - Local information and support for Telford.