Leaders have established a strong culture of safeguarding in this school. All staff understand the distinctiveness of their local context and are alert to concerns. They report worries quickly. These are followed up promptly by leaders, who communicate well with families and external agencies.   Ofsted, November 2021 

Welcome to the safeguarding section of our website. At Hunslet Carr we are clear in that safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. 

We are committed to minimising risks and collaborating with agencies to implement effective safeguarding measures. This allows us to identify, assess, and support any child at risk, keeping them secure both in school and beyond. 

We encourage open communication with parents and carers, as working together is essential for ensuring a safe and supportive culture.  

Our Governing Board takes their strategic safeguarding responsibility seriously, regularly reviewing our safeguarding policies and ensuring that the Safeguarding Lead and Head Teacher provide them with termly updates to keep everyone up to date. 

We’re proud to have Paul Wray as our named Governor for Child Protection and for our Children Looked After (CLA), Clare Davidson is on hand to champion their needs. 

The Safeguarding Team is led by Andy Hinchcliffe, our Safeguarding Lead. He works closely with designated staff, including Martin Lumb, Charlie Sharpe and Elisa Whitfield.  

To ensure we’re always up to date the DSL team receive enhanced training every two years, plus ongoing thematic training and networking to stay ahead of the ever-evolving safeguarding remit. 

Lauren O'Sullivan (Parent Support Advisor), Donna Bedlow (SENDCo) and Polly Sidebottom (Rainbow Room Lead) are all trained at DSL level, but do not have a named responsibility within school, but we recognise the children are families they work with will naturally need this expert oversight.  

Charlie Sharpe leads on building risk assessments, ensuring our physical space is safe for both children and staff. Plus, as our Educational Visits Coordinator, he ensures that all our trips are safe and well-planned. 

We’re well-supported by Elaine Boyce and Donna Bedlow, who lead pupil risk assessments (BIPRA) and Intimate Care Plans making sure we protect both children and staff during those vital care procedures. 

Every member of our team—staff, governors, and volunteers—participate in regular and comprehensive Child Protection training. This training is complemented and refreshed throughout the year with engaging in-house sessions, bulletins, and even a few quizzes to keep things interesting! 

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