Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority.

Healey Learning Centre is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils across all learning centres. We operate robust safeguarding arrangements designed to protect children from harm, support their wellbeing and ensure that concerns are identified and responded to promptly and appropriately.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy sets out the procedures and responsibilities that guide safeguarding practice across the whole school.

About This Policy

This policy applies to:

✔ All staff
✔ Volunteers
✔ Leaders and governors
✔ Visitors
✔ All learning centres operating under Healey Learning Centre

It outlines how we:

  • Protect children from harm

  • Respond to safeguarding concerns

  • Support pupils who may be at risk

  • Work with external agencies

  • Maintain safe recruitment practices

  • Ensure staff safeguarding training and responsibilities

Safeguarding arrangements operate consistently across Rochdale, Stockport and Altrincham as part of one whole-school safeguarding framework.

Statutory Guidance

This policy is written in accordance with current statutory safeguarding guidance, including:

  • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

  • Working Together to Safeguard Children

  • Local safeguarding partnership procedures

The school reviews safeguarding arrangements regularly to ensure continued compliance and effectiveness.

Policy Review

This policy is reviewed annually, or sooner if statutory guidance changes.

Policy Owner: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Approved by: Governing Board / Proprietor
Review Frequency: Annual

Access the Policy

You can download the full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy below:

(25-26) ASE - Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf

Safeguarding Leadership

Overall safeguarding responsibility rests with the Headteacher and the Designated Safeguarding Lead, supported by Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads across each learning centre.

For safeguarding contacts or to report a concern, please visit:

👉 Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

Our Commitment

We are committed to ensuring that every child is safe, protected and supported at all times.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

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