We are committed to providing the highest standards in relation to the safeguarding of the young people entrusted to our care.
We support all learners by:
- Providing a caring, safe, and positive environment within the college
- Encouraging communication, self-esteem, and self-assertiveness
- Effectively tackling bullying and harassment
- Promoting all aspects of the Equality Act 2010
- Training all staff in Child Protection and Safeguarding to the appropriate level and ensuring they are aware of safeguarding procedures within our college
- Providing the infrastructure for effective reporting, record keeping, and working in partnership
We expect all staff and visitors to our college to behave in a way which ensures our learners are safeguarded at all times. This includes a duty for any safeguarding concerns to be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
The Manor House Safeguarding Team are…
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DSL – Liz Read (Assistant Head)
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DDSLs – Rob Fauvel (Head), Jo Lloyd (Deputy Head), Paul Gill (Assistant Head), Jess Weller (SENCO) & Lee Jarrett (Regional Director).
Important Contacts for Parents…
Support and resources for parents…
Below is a link to the NSPCC’s webpage which offers a wealth of valuable support for parents:
On the website you will find:
- Early Parenting Advice
- Ideas and resources to help manage family life
- Strategies and resources to discuss healthy relationships with your children (including friendships, relationships, sex and consent, bullying and racism)
- Tips and resources to help adults supporting young people
- Information and useful advice to help young people stay safe online.
Online Safety – Keeping children safe online
Please see the following resources for parents to help you keep your children safe when accessing the internet…
- Your child’s screen time – a parents guide
- ‘The Key Online Parent Hub’
- 10 tips to help your child stay safe online – parent factsheet
NATIONAL ALERT…. ‘Sextortion’
What you need to know about ‘Sextortion’…
A letter from MHS to parents re ‘Sextortion’…
Additional information from the Safer West Sussex Partnership:
Operation Encompass…
Click on the link below to find out how Manor House is part of the national reporting system ‘Operation Encompass’, helping the police to report to schools when a student has experienced domestic abuse.
Emotional & Mental Health – Advice for Parents
The following website has a range of great advice for parents on a wide range of topics affecting young people and children today….
