At St Hugh of Lincoln, Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive. This commitment underpins our daily practice and shapes every decision we make as a school.
Our dedicated staff undergo regular and effective training, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to promote the well-being and safety of all our pupils. This ongoing professional development ensures that our team remains vigilant and responsive to the evolving needs of safeguarding in today’s educational landscape.
We have robust procedures in place to ensure that rigorous safeguarding measures are followed consistently, safeguarding the welfare of every child in our care. These comprehensive systems have been carefully developed and are regularly reviewed to maintain the highest standards of protection for all pupils.
I want our school community to know that your children’s safety is our top priority. This is not merely a policy statement, but a fundamental principle that guides our actions and decisions every day. By working together, we can create an environment where all pupils can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding safeguarding matters, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Your partnership in keeping our pupils safe is invaluable.
- Safeguarding Governor: Kevin Speake (Deputy Head of Governors)
- Designated Safeguarding Lead: Maureen Atherton (Headteacher)
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Adrian Smith (Deputy Headteacher)
We adhere to all DfE statutory guidance listed below…
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
We also follow guidance and support as set out by our Local Authority:
Trafford First Response
Children’s First Response is Trafford’s single point of contact for all professionals and members of the public to report concerns, request advice and share information about a child and/or family. If the child is at immediate risk of harm call the Police on 999. If you are a member of the public who has a concern about a child, and they are not at immediate risk of harm, you should call Trafford Children’s First Response on 0161 912 5125 during office hours (Mon – Fri 8:30 – 4:30) or 0161 912 2020 out of hours (Emergency Duty Team).
Click here to view more detailed information on Trafford First Response…
Operation Encompass
Operation Encompass has been designed to provide early reporting to schools of any domestic abuse incidents that occur outside of normal school hours and that might have had an impact on a child attending school the following day. This information will be shared at the earliest opportunity between Monday to Friday and, when an incident occurs on a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday, the police will contact us the following Monday.
View more detailed information on Operation Ecompass here…