Statutory Duty & Child Protection

Safeguarding is the first thing we get right.

Most young people who arrive here have experienced significant vulnerability. We operate an uncompromised safeguarding culture governed by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Worried about a child?

If you have an immediate concern regarding the welfare or safety of a young person:

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Directly accountable named safeguarding personnel:

Linda Paul
Designated Lead

Linda Paul

Executive Headteacher & DSL

Directly responsible for safeguarding and child protection. Accessible to parents, social workers, and LADO officers.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Persuade Ziki
Proprietorial Body

Persuade Ziki

Director & Proprietor

Safeguarding link on the proprietorial body. Concerns regarding the Executive Headteacher are handled directly by the Director.

Proprietor Safeguarding Link

Multi-Agency & Local Authority Contacts

Direct contacts for Medway and Kent statutory children's safeguarding services:

Medway LADO

Local Authority Designated Officer

01634 331220
LADO@medway.gov.uk

Kent LADO

Local Authority Designated Officer

03000 410888
kentchildrenslado@kent.gov.uk

Medway Children's Services (MASH)

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub

01634 334466
childrens.services@medway.gov.uk