Sybil Elgar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all staff, multi-agency staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our school staff are here to keep children and young people safe and secure and to promote their personal safety and wellbeing.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment and which are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These policies are accessible to all staff, visitors, multi-agency staff, parents and carers. Policies and procedures are reviewed and revised by the National Autistic Society on a regular basis. Click here to see more of our Safeguarding Policies.

Sybil Elgar School has policies and procedures in place to deal effectively with child protection and safeguarding concerns. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a student’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about the student are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the student’s welfare.

Please view the Safeguarding Children and Young People (Child Protection) Policy

If you have a concern that a student is being harmed, is at risk of harm, or you receive a disclosure (intentionally or unintentionally) you must contact one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads listed below as quickly as possible. 

The Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead is Lucy Burholt. The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Anne Williams. Other staff trained in child protection are Thea Smit (Lead Teacher & Designated Teacher for LAC), Padmaja Namballa (Teacher), Marius Roteliuc (Post 16 Manager)

Sybil Elgar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting a safe environment for our students. Strict child and adult protection recruitment procedures operate and all appointments are subject to statutory checks on staff and volunteers including enhanced checks from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

For further information, Ealing’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) ECIRS (Ealing Children’s Integrated Response Service) can be contacted on 020 8825 8000 or on their website. 

The Ealing Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is Sharon Ackbersingh and can be contacted on asv@ealing.gov.uk or 07890940241 / 020 8825 8930.

Our Safeguarding procedures are checked by OFSTED. Please view our latest inspection report here.

Please click here to see this child-friendly illustrated guide from the Government called Working Together To Safeguard Children, explaining how different professionals must work together to keep children safe. 

Safeguarding flow-chart: what to do

Information for visitors

Please familiarise yourself with school procedures before attending one of our two sites for an arranged visit. More information can be found in the visitors leaflet. 

Keeping Safe

Childline

Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us:
by calling 0800 1111
by email
through 1-2-1 counsellor chat
https://www.childline.org.uk/
 
NSPCC

The NSPCC helps parents and carers talk to their children about staying safe. It’s part of our work to prevent abuse from happening to any child.
And it’s what this guide is all about.

Simple conversations to keep your child safe from abuse
Makaton prompt cards
Advice and support for parents

 
Online Safety

Learning Disabilities, Autism and Internet Safety: A Guide for Parents
Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online

Bereavement

Supporting a bereaved autistic child
 

Winston’s Wish

Winston's Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.