Safeguarding at LPW

At LPW, safeguarding is an embedded, whole-school practice. Pupils thrive when they feel safe, valued and supported, and we are proud to foster a caring community built on trust and respect.

Our commitment

  • Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility — every adult in our community has a part to play.

  • We offer help and support as soon as it’s needed, so small concerns don’t become big problems.

  • We are committed to protecting children from harm at home, in school and online.

  • We prioritise mental and physical wellbeing, so nothing gets in the way of learning and development.

  • We work to ensure every pupil feels secure, valued and respected every day.

Safeguarding is broader than child protection. Our whole-school approach spans mental health and wellbeing, online safety, anti-bullying, safer recruitment, site security and educational visits. Multiple teams across LPW work together to ensure our pupils are protected and supported.

What safeguarding looks like at LPW

  • Early help: Swift, proportionate support for pupils and families, with signposting to specialist services where appropriate.

  • Culture of vigilance: Clear expectations that all concerns — big or small — are noticed, recorded and acted upon.

  • Staff training: Regular, role-appropriate safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers, with induction for new starters.

  • Safer recruitment: Robust checks and procedures ensure only suitable people work with our pupils.

  • Curriculum & ethos: Teaching that builds resilience, respectful relationships, and digital literacy.

  • Online safety: Education, filtering/monitoring, guidance for parents/carers, and age-appropriate controls.

  • Mental health & wellbeing: Proactive support, supervision, and trauma-informed practice.

  • Anti-bullying: Clear reporting routes, restorative approaches, and consistent follow-up.

  • Site security & visits: Risk assessments, supervision ratios, and trip/visitor protocols.

  • Record-keeping & information sharing: Timely, confidential and compliant with statutory guidance.

Safeguarding leads

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Ella Edwards

  • Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs): Alice Livingstone and Mike Treby

If you are unsure whether something is a safeguarding concern, speak to the DSL or a DDSL immediately — we would always prefer you raised it.

How to raise a concern

We encourage pupils, parents/carers, staff, volunteers and visitors to report worries or concerns directly to our team.

  • Email: schoolsafeguarding@lpw.org.uk You may raise a concern anonymously by leaving contact details blank.

  • In person: Speak to any member of staff — they will connect you with the DSL or a DDSL.

  • Urgent risk of harm: Call 999 for emergency services.

You can also seek advice or make a report to external agencies:

  • NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000

  • Childline (for children and young people): 0800 1111

  • CEOP (online harm/exploitation): Report via the CEOP Safety Centre

  • Bristol Children’s Services:

  • Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO):

If your concern is about a member of staff

If your concern relates to a member of LPW staff or volunteer, please report it directly to the Headteacher/Principal or the DSL without delay. If the concern involves the Headteacher/Principal, contact the Chair of Governors/Trustees and the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).

Policies and key documents

Our safeguarding work is guided by statutory guidance and local procedures. Please see:

  • LPW Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy (PDF)

  • Staff Code of Conduct (PDF)

  • Online Safety Policy (PDF)

  • Anti-Bullying Policy (PDF)

  • Behaviour Policy (PDF)

  • Whistleblowing Policy (PDF) For wider information and support, visit the Bristol Local Offer.

Last updated: September 2025 Next review due: September 2026

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