Safeguarding

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies

Northern Leaders Trust takes safeguarding very seriously. Kenton School ensures that safeguarding is a key priority in and integral to all aspects of school life and that it is a key part of our curriculum content. Safeguarding is the responsibility of each member of our team.

We also follow the guidelines as outlined in the Keeping children safe in education guidelines, published by the Department for Education.

Please take a look at the following policies:

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 

Online Safety Policy

Reporting a concern when school is open

If you have any concerns about issues such as bullying, sexual harassment or a more general worry about the welfare of a child please let us know and we can help.

Students and parents can report a concern to safeguarding staff by emailing: [email protected]

Parents can also call the school reception on T: 0191 214 2200.

Students can talk to a trusted adult at school eg Head of Year, tutor, lunchtime duty staff, or talk to a trusted adult at home eg parent or close relative. 

Who’s who

• Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Stephen Ord E: [email protected]
• Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Ashleigh Brough E: [email protected]
• Kenton School’s Safeguarding Governor is Lynne Ackland

Support when school is closed

If you need support on an evening, weekend or during a school holiday because you are concerned about the welfare of a child or need some help, here are some useful contact numbers:

Children’s social services:

• Daytime – 0191 2772500
• Out of hours – 0191 2787878
• Crisis team – 0191 814 8899 or 0800 6522863 ( Freephone)

NSPCC helpline – 0800 136663

Childline – 0800 111

Anxiety support:

Kooth – www.kooth.com

Headspace – www.headspace.com

Stonewall – www.youngstonewall.org.uk (LGBTQIA+)

Mind – www.mind.org.uk

Barnardos – www.barnardos.org.uk

Healthier Together North East and North Cumbria Initiative – www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk

Find out more

If you still have questions about where to get help if you have a safeguarding concern, we have a host of safeguarding resources which you can explore by clicking here.