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Safeguarding
St Gregory's is a place of faith and learning. We place a profound emphasis on exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that every young person receives the guidance and support they need to thrive.
We firmly believe that children have a fundamental right to be cared for and protected, and safeguarding them is a responsibility we all share. We are committed to our duty of care in ensuring a secure and supportive environment where all students feel safe from harm as they grow into mature, responsible individuals. Safeguarding our students is an essential part of our holistic approach to enable every child to reach their full potential.
The best interests of our students will always remain our utmost priority. As such, there may be times when we need to record, monitor and share information with other agencies to uphold this commitment. We will openly communicate any safeguarding concerns about a student with their parents/carers, unless we have reasonable belief that doing so could compromise the child's wellbeing.
Protecting our students' welfare is sacrosanct. By fostering a culture of vigilance and rapport, we aim to cultivate an environment where students can flourish while being shielded from abuse, neglect or harm of any kind.
Below are contact details of our Safeguarding team.
Safeguarding Team
 | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Director of Pastoral CareDavid Richardson |
 | Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) & Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mental Health & WellbeingSarah Hollywood |
 | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)Simon Brooks |
 | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)Zsuzsanna Jenkins |
 | Designated Safeguarding Link GovernorLouise Walker |
If students wish to raise a concern about anything related to wellbeing or their safety, they can also submit and entry to The Worry Box, online.
What parents & carers can do
Parents and carers play a crucial role in safeguarding children in our community. If you have any concerns about a child's wellbeing or safety, no matter how small, you should report them to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
By working together and remaining vigilant, we can ensure that every child at St. Gregory's is properly protected and safeguarded. Please do not hesitate to voice any concerns you may have through the appropriate channels.
Emergency concerns
If you think a child or young person may be in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise please call the Emergency Duty Team on 01454 61 51 65.
For further details on our comprehensive safeguarding protocols and unwavering commitment to protecting our students, please refer to the St Gregory's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
This policy document outlines our robust procedures, lines of communication, training requirements, and robust measures in place to cultivate a nurturing environment where every child is protected from harm. It reflects our steadfast dedication to safeguarding as an integral part of our school's ethos and operations.
St Gregory's fully recognises our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in our care, and that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Our approach follows the statutory guidance outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Protecting pupils from harm is of utmost priority and requires a comprehensive commitment from all.
ACT Early - advice and support for parents and carers to keep loved ones safe from radicalisation
BANES Drug and Alcohol Service - helping people in Bath & North East Somerset with drug or alcohol issues
BCSSP – BANES Community Safety and Safeguarding Partnership, where concerns can be reporting for anyone worried about the safety of a child, young person or adult.
CEOP - Child Exploitation and Online Protection, which includes advice for children, young people and adults about keeping children safe online.
NSPCC - leading children’s charity in the UK, specialising in child protection and dedicated to protecting children
Identifying staff and visitors at St Gregory's
Different lanyards are worn by different people across the school, dependent on the level of training and checks. They are as follows:
Green - School staff
Blue - School staff who are also nominated Wellbeing Ambassadors
Yellow - Visitors with a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)
Red - Visitors without a DBS