“Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility”

View our safeguarding policies on our Policies page.

All those who come into contact with children, young people and families in their everyday working life, including those who do not have a specific role in relation to child protection, have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Within NCEA Trust, the welfare of our students is paramount, to support this we have a number of dedicated safeguarding, welfare and pastoral personnel employed across the Trust and in our schools.

As a Trust we have a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours that foster the prevalence of abuse and assault in all its forms. We take all such issues very seriously and encourage anyone affected to talk to staff in our schools directly, staff will listen and take further advice regarding next steps. When schools are closed help and advice can be found below.

School Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)

Bishop’s Primary School and Robert Stephenson Early Years Centre

• Clare Marriott

Duke’s Secondary School

• Lindsey Chapman

Castle School

• Sonia Wilkinson

Grace Darling C of E Primary School

• Sharon Cole

Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School

• Gavin Johnston

James Knott C of E Primary School

• Caroline Mullen

Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

• Jessica Hodson

Warkworth C of E Primary School

• Jonathan Booth

William Leech C of E Primary School

• Amy Thompson

Trustee Link Governor for Safeguarding

• Rachel Scheffer

What to do if you have a safeguarding concern

If you have concerns about the welfare of a child, please contact any member of staff.

Alternatively you can contact www.childline.org.uk telephone 0800 11 11.

Children’s Services (One Call) can be contacted 24hours a day on 01670 536400.

If you have a concern about a member of staff or an adult who works with children please contact the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) on: 07500 606174  or via email: lado@northumberland.gov.uk

NSPCC Sexual Abuse helpline for students, parents and staff: 0800 136 663

In an emergency, do not hesitate, call the Police on 999.

Further information