‘Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children.’
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Tadcaster Grammar School is committed to providing a caring, positive and safe environment in which each student’s welfare is of paramount importance. We promote a climate where students and adults feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others and a culture that encourages our young people to talk openly, and have the confidence they will be listened to.
We follow the DfE guidance from:
You can read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy here
You can read our STARMAT Safeguarding Statement here
Sharing Concerns
Should you have a concern about the welfare of a young person, you can access support by sharing this with our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mr Riain Vernon, or if he is not available one of his deputies, as soon as possible by calling 01937 833466 or by emailing r.vernon@tgs.starmat.uk. Our aim is to ensure that all necessary support is available to our students and families.
Designated Safeguarding Officers
Mr Riain Vernon
Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy Headteacher)
Mrs Charlotte Green
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Gemma Kay
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Members of the Safeguarding Team:
| Year 7 Leader | Mrs C Kenny |
| Year 8 Leader | Ms M Hall |
| Year 9 Leader | Ms K Forrester |
| Year 10 Leader | Ms C Higginson |
| Year 11 Leader | Mr A Punt |
| Mr A Parkinson | Headteacher |
| Mrs D Brownless | SEN / Safeguarding Administrator |
| Miss C Watkinson | SEN / Safeguarding Administrator |
If however, you are not happy with the actions of those in school responsible for Safeguarding, or you cannot contact anyone, please contact the relevant local authority. If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999.
North Yorkshire – If you believe the situation is urgent but does not require the Police, please call 01609 780780.
City of York – contact the Children and Young People’s Services through the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). If your concern is outside of normal office hours, you should contact the emergency duty team. During Office Hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm) – telephone: 0300 551900 or email: mash@york.gov.uk Emergency Duty Team for outside office hours (evenings, weekends and bank holidays): telephone: 0300 1312131 or email: edt@northyorks.gov.uk
Leeds – During office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm except Wednesdays 10.00am to 5.00pm) call Children’s Social Work Services on 0113 222 4403