Safeguarding Statement:

The child’s welfare is of paramount importance, we are a child centred school. Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, board members, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. Everyone has a responsibility to act without delay to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. It is our willingness to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpins this commitment. The school seeks to work in partnership with families and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children who are vulnerable or in need.

“Pupils feel safe and are safe. Staff know the pupils well and understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Ofsted March 2020

Safeguarding at The Haven

In school, our designated safeguarding lead is Mr Laurence Morris. Our deputy safeguarding leads are Mrs Gould, Mr T Morris and Mrs Z Stevenson. Our Safeguarding governor is Mr D Gough. A list of these names is displayed in school for visitors and parents to view and this information has also been shared with students.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Safeguarding Leads:

For Further Information

To find out more about safeguarding policies and procedures, please go the policies section of our website.

If you are concerned about the welfare and safety of your own child or a child you know more information and advice can be found on the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board website. Other useful websites can be found here.

Staffordshire Children’s Advice and Support Service

0300 111 8007 (Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm)

Emergency out of hours: 0845 604 2886

Or email: eds.team.manager@staffordshire.gov.uk

Non-emergency – call Staffordshire Police on 101

Have you got a serious concern about the safety of a child or young person up to the age of 18?
Do you think a child or young person is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed?
Are you worried that a child is living in circumstances where they are treated badly and not cared for properly?

Contact Staffordshire Children’s Advice and Support Service.

Staffs Safeguarding

Childline Contact Details https://www.childline.org.uk/

Safeguarding at The Haven

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Safeguarding Leads:

“The school’s name, ‘The Haven’, sums up exactly what it is for pupils: a safe place where pupils can be themselves without fear of judgement.”

“The level of care here is exceptional.”

“Every decision is made with the best interest of pupils in mind. If there is something that will improve outcomes for pupils, the school quickly puts it in place…. Nothing at this school is left to chance.”