At Sebright we are passionate about and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment.
We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. We have robust policies in place for ensuring the the wellbeing of our children. These policies underpin our practice and values shared by every single member of staff in our school. Please see below.
Any concerns about children are passed through the members of staff who are trained as part of the “Designated Safeguarding Team” in compliance with the “sharing of information” guidance.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Appendix
Operation Encompass - Parent Letter
Designated Safeguarding Team
Lucie Collins
Deputy Headteacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Terry Corpe
Head of School
Jennifer Roberts
Assistant Headteacher
Katie Beck
Lauriston LSC Chair, Co-Opted Governor, Safeguarding & SEND Link
Robin Warren
Executive Head Teacher and Deputy DSL
What to do if you are concerned about a child
Children and young people have the right to grow safe from harm and abuse.
If you are worried about a child or young person, please contact one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads via the school office, or via the School's Safeguarding Email SebrightDSL@Blossom.Hackney.sch.uk
Alternatively, you can contact the Hackney Children and Families Services Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 020 8356 5500 or email MASH@hackney.gov.uk
or Tower Hamlets Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 020 7364 5006 option 3 Extensions: 5606/5601/5358/7796 or email Mash@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Safeguarding Newsletters
Safeguarding news - Spring 2024
This term we have been learning about how to safeguard our mental health online and in real life! During Children’s mental health week in February the focus was ‘My voice matters’. The children learnt about many issues includ- ing how to speak up if
30th May 2024
Safeguarding News - Autumn 2023
Welcome to another year at the Blossom Federation. First of all, we have some exciting news! We have appointed a new Safeguarding Governor, Katie Beck.
9th November 2023
Talking Mental Health Animation
Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. this includes depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives.
70% of children and young people who experience a mental health problem have not had appropriate interventions at a sufficiently early age.
Daubeney (part of our federation) was fortunate enough to work with the Anna Freud National Centre and created a beautiful, thoughtful animation.
