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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.

Safeguarding Team

If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact a member of the school’s safeguarding team as soon as possible.

Designated Safeguarding Lead Joseph Thorton
Assistant Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Jessica Rosser
Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Charlotte Firstbrook
Assistant Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Jenny Smith
EYFS Lead
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Sophie Evans
SENCO

Policies & Guidance

Our safeguarding procedures are supported by current statutory guidance and school policies.

Local Safeguarding Services

Families can also report concerns directly to their local safeguarding services. The following are official reporting routes for Birmingham and surrounding authorities.

These safeguarding reporting links were checked in August 2026.

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.