Safeguarding
Safeguarding
At Aureus School, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all students feel protected, respected and able to achieve their full potential.
We recognise our statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and work closely with families and external agencies to ensure students receive the right support at the right time.
Our safeguarding arrangements are guided by current legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Please find our safeguarding and child protection policy here:
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding Team
Headteacher
Kirsty Rogers
k.rogers1@aureusschool.org
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Vicki Knight
v.knight@aureusschool.org
Assistant Headteacher
Hannah Powell
h.powell@aureusschool.org
Assistant Headteacher
Ben Gilkes
b.gilkes@aureusschool.org
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs)
Paula Rutter, Welfare Officer
p.rutter@aureusschool.org
Ruth Fostekew, Personal Welfare Leader (Years 10-11)
r.fostekew@aureusschool.org
Amy Humphreys, Personal Welfare Leader (Years 8-9)
a.humphreys@aureusschool.org
Callie Fisher, Year 7 and Transition Lead
c.fisher@aureusschool.org
Safeguarding Link Trustee/Governor
Louise Sinfield
How We Safeguard Students
Our safeguarding work focuses on:
• Creating a safe and inclusive school environment
• Teaching students how to keep themselves safe, both online and offline
• Identifying concerns early and providing appropriate support
• Working with families and external agencies
• Ensuring robust safer recruitment procedures for all staff and volunteers
Reporting a Concern
If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child, please contact a member of our safeguarding team immediately.
If a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact the police on 999.
External Safeguarding Support
• Oxfordshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
01865 810603
LADO.safeguardingchildren@oxfordshire.gov.uk
• Childline | 0800 1111
• NSPCC Helpline | 0808 800 5000
• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/dedicated-helplines/report-abuse-in-education/ | 0800 136 663
Online Safety
Online safety is an important part of safeguarding at Aureus School. Students learn how to use technology safely and responsibly through the curriculum, assemblies and pastoral programme.
For advice or to report concerns about online abuse, please visit:
• https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
Prevent Duty
As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, Aureus School is committed to protecting students from radicalisation and extremism.
We promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance. Staff receive regular training to identify and respond to concerns appropriately.
Further information can be found in Prevent Duty Guidance
Domestic Abuse Support
Domestic abuse can have a significant impact on children and families. Support is available for anyone affected by physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or financial abuse.
• Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Services
• Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 731 0055
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 200 0247
Policies
For further information, please see our:
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Prevent Policy
• Online Safety Policy
• Behaviour Policy
• Staff Code of Conduct
If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a student, please contact the safeguarding team immediately. No concern is ever too small to share.
www.ceop.police.uk/child-safety
If you have concerns regarding e-safety please follow this link:
