Safeguarding

At Crestwood School, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students; this is our highest priority.

Children and young people have a fundamental right to be protected from harm. They have a right to expect schools to provide a safe and secure environment. It is a guiding principle of the law and child protection procedures that the protection and welfare of a child must always be the priority. Failure to provide an effective response can have profound consequences for the child.

Crestwood School recognises its legal duty under s.175/157 Education Act 2002 to work with other agencies in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and protecting them from “significant harm”.

At Crestwood School, our number one priority is that students and staff are safeguarded all of time. We have a resolute and enthusiastic staff as well as a designated safeguarding team. All staff will report disclosures via the directed method, and we work closely with all agencies. If you would like to disclose a concern, please ask to speak to one of our safeguarding team or report directly to Dudley Safeguarding via 0300 555 0050.

What to do if you have a concern

If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child:

Contact the school immediately
Ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team
Make it clear that your concern is related to safeguarding

Alternatively, to report a safeguarding concern for a child in Dudley, call the Children's Front Door at 0300 555 0050 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm). For out-of-hours or emergencies, call 0300 555 8574 or dial 999 for immediate police assistance.

Key Safeguarding Contacts

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Mr D Boerm

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) Miss M Freear