Safeguarding

Safeguarding is an absolute priority for all at Beechwood School.

We work across teams to ensure that we notice and act swiftly when we notice anything.  Close relationships with home allow us to build a picture for each of our students and put the right support and guidance in place.

No child should suffer harm, either at home or at school. Everyone who works at Beechwood School has a responsibility to make sure that all our young people are safe.

What do we mean by safeguarding?

Safeguarding is defined as:

• protecting children from maltreatment
• preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health and development
• ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and
• taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes

If you have concerns about a child’s safety or well-being you should contact a member of the safeguarding team on: childprotectionconcerns@beechwood.slough.sch.uk 

Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Mike Gaffin

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Alison McEvoy

Stephanie Curl

Kamran Samad

Anita Spires

To contact a member of the Safeguarding team in an emergency, please call the school Reception on 01753 520473

Worried about a child out of school hours?

If you have a serious concern for the immediate safety or well-being of a student out of school hours (including evenings, weekends and school holidays) please contact the Emergency Out of Hours number for Berkshire: 01344 351999

If the child does not live in Berkshire, please contact the Children’s Social Care for the area the child lives in.

If you think your concern relates to a crime, Thames Valley Police can be contacted on 101 or 999.

A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found under statutory guidance on the information tab

The safeguarding principles adhered to by the school are compliant with the statutory guidance provided in the document Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022

If you think your concern relates to a crime, Thames Valley Police can be contacted on 101 or 999.