Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy with Covid-19 Appendix January 2021
Contact Email: dsl@ernestbevin.london
Designated Members of Staff for Child Protection are
Mr P. Sullivan (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Ms S. Dobinson, Mr N. McCarthy, Mr T. Kay & Ms T. Williams (Deputy Safeguarding Leads)
These members of staff have undertaken the required training as provided by Wandsworth Local Authority.
Everyone at Ernest Bevin College who comes into contact with children, their families and carers, has a role to play in safeguarding children. All professionals should ensure that their approach is child centred: this means considering at all times what is in the best interests of the child. We also recognise that abuse and neglect are complex issues and rarely stand-alone events and therefore require a culture of vigilance, professional curiosity and respectful challenge and effective recording and monitoring systems.
The college is also aware that the scope of safeguarding has broadened from a focus on protecting pupils from domestic abuse. We have embraced the PREVENT agenda, raised awareness of our practice and responsibilities and increased our actions in relation to gangs and criminality.
Parents’ Guidance about Tutors, Coaches and out of school activities
Advice for Parents about Edibles (drugs that look like sweets) from Wandsworth Council