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How to report a safeguarding concern​

During school hours:
 
Professionals should email: DSL@pentlandfieldschool.co.uk
 
DSL and Prevent Lead – Teri-Louise O’Brien 
On weeknights, on weekends and during bank holidays:

If you have immediate concerns for the safety of yourself or others call 999.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children means:

  • providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge
  • protecting children from maltreatment, whether that is within or outside the home, including online
  • preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
  • ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
  • promoting the upbringing of children with their birth parents, or otherwise their family network through a kinship care arrangement, whenever possible and where this is in the best interests of the children
  • taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes in line with the outcomes set out in the Children’s Social Care National Framework.

Safeguarding covers all parts of school life including:

  • pupils’ health and safety
  • the use of reasonable force
  • meeting the needs of pupils with medical conditions
  • providing first aid
  • educational visits
  • intimate care
  • the internet and e-safety
  • appropriate arrangements to ensure school security, considering the local context.

Our safeguarding policies

More support
and advice:

Hillingdon Stronger Families Hub

If you're concerned that a child or young person is being (or is at risk of being) abused or neglected, report it appropriately.

The NSPCC

Whether you want to report child abuse and neglect, or are worried about a child and not sure what to do, we have advice for you.

Child Exploitation and Online Protection

If you're worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating online, let CEOP know.

Childline

Call free on 0800 1111 or find out how to get in touch online. Whatever your worry, we're here for you.