Safeguarding
Keeping Every Child Safe
Longwill School for the Deaf is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. We work to create an environment where pupils feel safe, valued, listened to and able to communicate concerns in an accessible way.
All staff have a responsibility to notice concerns, listen carefully and report safeguarding information through the school’s procedures. The school follows current statutory safeguarding guidance and works with families and external agencies when support or protection is needed.
If You Are Worried About a Child
If you are worried that a child is being harmed or is at risk of harm, contact the school immediately using the safeguarding contact information on this page. If a child is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services.
Listen
We ensure pupils feel heard and are able to communicate concerns in a way that is accessible to them.
Report
Staff follow clear safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Team.
Support
We work with families and external agencies whenever additional help, early support or protection is required.
Emergency Safeguarding Concerns
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
For a non-emergency police concern, call 101.
Contact local family support teams in your local council.