Chatsworth High School and Community College is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff and visitors. Safeguarding is a priority with arrangements in place to ensure learners feel, and are safe on school premises and during off site activities.

The learner experience and individual achievement are paramount and safeguarding initiatives are developed to impact positively upon this. The school ensures that safeguarding legislation and guidance are adhered to and taken into account when developing and revisiting policies, procedures and associated arrangements.

The school provides a safe physical environment for its learners and staff, ensuring that the premises are of a good standard. Health and Safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance. We adhere to: Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, What to do if you're worried a child is being abused, Information Sharing for Practitioners and The Prevent Duty.

Anyone who applies for a position at Chatsworth High School and Community College will be subject to recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the school’s commitment to the safeguarding of its learners and staff. The procedures include questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualification, acquiring references, necessary safety checks and then on-going monitoring procedures.

Safeguarding Policies

Please click the link below to go to the Policies page where you can find all policies related to safeguarding.

• Policies