At The Duston School the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in our care. We expect all staff, trustees, volunteers, visitors, and members of our school community to share this commitment.

We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Our school provides a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where pupils feel secure, valued, and confident to speak out if they have concerns. We follow statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, and have clear procedures in place to respond to any safeguarding concern promptly and effectively.

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact a member of our safeguarding team immediately.

Safeguarding Team - Key Contacts

Full Safeguarding Team Contacts

Safeguarding Policy

Our Safeguarding Policy outlines how we protect children, respond to concerns, and support those who may be vulnerable or at risk.

The policy applies to all staff, trustees, volunteers, and visitors, and is in line with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education [add as hyperlink]. It is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains up to date and effective.

You can read the full policy via the link below:

• Safeguarding/CP Policy 
• Keeping Children Safe in Education 
• Working Together to Safeguard Children 
• TDS School Policies

REPORTING A CONCERN

Safeguarding Team Contacts 

If you are worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please contact the safeguarding team using the details in the link above as soon as possible.

You can also use our central email:  Safeguarding@thedustonschool.org

If a child is in immediate danger, or at risk of harm, you should contact emergency services on 999.

Referral can be made to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team – The team includes Children’s Social Care, Police, Health, Education, Early Help, Domestic Abuse Advisor, Crime Reduction, Youth Offending, East Midlands Ambulance and Fire & Rescue Service.

MASH – 0300 126 7000

If your concern does not meet the threshold for immediate action – you can complete their online referral form via MASH Referrals .