Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is the prime concern for schools and at Riverside we take our duty of care extremely seriously. New staff undergo a training schedule to insure they are equipped to safeguard our children from day one and we regularly update our own knowledge through training days and professional development meetings.

If you have any safeguarding concerns contact one of designated leaders below immediately.

Our Safeguarding team

  • Lucy Caswell

    Executive Headteacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead, Child Protection Lead

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  • David Howes

    Deputy Head - The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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  • Joy Rooney

    SENDCO - Designated Teacher for Children who are Looked After, Deputy DSL (Currently on maternity leave)

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  • Lisa Tregellas

    Acting Assistant Headteacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead

  • Louisa Bright

    Deputy Head/SENDCo - Designated Safeguarding Lead

  • Jo Jowett

    School Business Manager - Designated Safeguarding Lead

The chair of Governors is Amanda Ward. The nominated Governor for Child Protection is Mia Simons.

Our school will ensure that the DSLO, the DDSLO and the governing body attend training relevant to their role. All staff will receive Child Protection training, which is relevant and appropriate to their role. Refresher training is available every three years. Induction training in Safeguarding will be provided to all new staff and volunteers within half a term.