At Ellis Guilford School, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all children feel protected, valued and able to achieve their full potential. We work closely with children, families, staff and external agencies to promote wellbeing and ensure that any concerns about a child's safety or welfare are identified and addressed promptly.

We encourage all members of our school community to speak up if they have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child. Every concern is taken seriously and handled sensitively, in line with our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Meet Our Safeguarding Team

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Deputy DSLs are responsible for coordinating safeguarding and child protection across the school. If you have any concerns, please contact a member of the team.

Need to Report a Concern?

If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a student, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team using the contact information below.

Information for Children

If you need support, advice, or someone to talk to, there are a range of services available to help you stay safe and well both in school and beyond. Our Child Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support page provides access to online resources, local support services in Nottingham, and information about where to get urgent help in a crisis.

Information for Parents and Carers

Support is available for you and your family to help everyone stay safe, healthy and well. Our Parent and Carer Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support page provides access to a range of online resources and local services in Nottingham, including information on:

• Urgent help in a crisis
• Early Help, ensuring families receive the right support at the right time
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Online safety
• Public Health Nurse support
• Holiday activities and foodbank information
• CAMHS and the Behaviour and Emotional Health Team

If you are unsure what support is available or need further advice, please contact the Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@ellisguilfordschool.org.uk, who can help you access the most appropriate support.

 

Safeguarding & Child Protection Policies

Our safeguarding policies support our commitment to keeping children safe and promoting their welfare. These documents provide information about our procedures, responsibilities and approach to safeguarding.

Government Guidance

The Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance sets out the statutory safeguarding responsibilities for schools and colleges in England.