We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment.
Our staff have a responsibility to follow the schools safeguarding procedures and take appropriate action, this may include working with other services such as Children and Social Care as and when required.

The schools designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is Mrs James. Our deputy designated safeguarding leads (DDSL) are Mrs Green, Mrs Sexton ,Mrs Livingston ,Mrs Sharpe, Mrs Hall and Mrs Chapman. Our Gujrati speaking DDSL’s are Mrs Gueddes and Mrs Mendonca.

To find out more about the organisation responsible for ensuring that agencies work well together to safeguard and protect children and young people from harm and improve their welfare and wellbeing visit: www.lcitylscb.org

Safeguarding e-mail address: safeguarding@aquinas-camt.org

Safeguarding means that everyone at Sacred Heart is responsible for helping keep you safe. Our team are here to support you:

DSL – Alison James – complex cases and SPOC prevent
DDSLS:
Marie Sexton – overview CP cases and Operation Encompass
Sarah Livingston overview CIN cases
Seema Kaur ( Kerry Sharpe- Mat leave ) SEND safeguarding crossover
Yvonne Green – SEMH cases/ Parental support
Pauline Cefai – Religious /cultural concerns
Clema Tone /Karen Mendonca / Cristina Guedes cases requiring home languages
Jenny Hall overview Cyber bullying internet safety /staff quizzes
Laura Chapman overview Early Help  cases
Clare Bradley attendance CME cases