Safeguarding at St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery

At St Christopher’s Prep School and Nursery, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which all children feel valued, listened to and protected from harm.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage parents, carers and children to speak up if they have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing. No concern is too small, and we take all safeguarding concerns seriously.

Who can I speak to?

If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact a member of our safeguarding team. They are always available to listen, offer support and help you identify the appropriate next steps.

Miss Robertson – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mr Simon – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Support during school holidays and closures

We recognise that safeguarding concerns can arise at any time, including evenings, weekends and school holidays. If you need advice or support when the school is closed, the following organisations are available to help:

Childline – Free, confidential support for children and young people. Call 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk.

NSPCC – Advice and support for adults concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child. Call 0808 800 5000 or visit www.nspcc.org.uk.

Brent Family Solutions – Support and advice for families in Brent who may be experiencing difficulties or need additional help. Visit Brent Council’s website to find information about Family Solutions and available support.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please call 999. If you have an urgent concern about a child that requires a response from children’s social care, contact Brent’s relevant safeguarding services for advice.

At St Christopher’s, we believe that working together with families and external agencies is essential to keeping children safe. Please do not hesitate to seek support or share a concern. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported and protected, both in school and beyond.