We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and follow Keeping Children Safe in Education.                                         

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in our federation are:

NameTitle
Mrs Sue SharpeExecutive Headteacher
Miss Kate McIntyreHead of School – Golden Flats
Mrs Carolyn LakinHead of School – Lynnfield
Miss Emma BestfordAssistant Head for Vulnerable Pupils and main designated safeguarding lead
Ms Louise ReidFederation Maths Lead
Mrs Clare TaylorParents Support Advisor (PSA) based at Golden Flatts
Miss Beth TurnerInclusion and Parent Support Advisor

Federation Safeguarding Governor:  Mrs Elizabeth Cairns

Safeguarding concerns must be shared with a designated safeguarding lead without delay.  In an emergency or if you are not happy with the school’s action, advice can be requested from the Children’s Hub. 

Children’s Hub Hartlepool Details:

Safeguarding Policies & DocumentsDownload
Safeguarding PolicyDownload
Child Protection PolicyDownload

Operation Encompass

As part of our commitment to keeping children safe we support families and children experiencing domestic abuse. As such we receive information via the Children’s Hub from Operation Encompass. For more information about Operation Encompass please see below.