Child Protection
The Purcell School aims to keep all children safe and to create an environment where they feel secure enough to discuss their concerns. The School trains all staff to recognise when children are in need of help.
The School has a statutory obligation to follow the policies established by Hertfordshire County Council and the procedures established by the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB) – a guide to procedure and practice for all professional staff in Hertfordshire who work with children. Their guidelines form the basis of the School’s Child Protection policy.
When issues of Child Protection have to be referred outside the school, the School will normally contact the Hertfordshire Targeted Advice Service.
Parents often receive information from their child about the welfare of other children in school. Parents with concerns about Child Protection issues should contact Mary Pitkin, the Designated Senior Person (DSP) for Child Protection in school, or Hilary Austin the Deputy DSP. Parents with concerns about a member of staff should contact the Headmaster; concerns about the Headmaster should be referred to the Chairman of Governors.
A full copy of The Purcell School’s Child Protection Policy can be viewed by following this link.
Should you need or wish to contact ISI about any Child Protection issues, their contact details are as follows:
Independent Schools Inspectorate
First Floor
CAP House
9-12 Long Lane
London
EC1A 9HA
Tel 020 7600 0100
Fax 020 7776 8849
info@isi.net
The School has a statutory obligation to follow the policies established by Hertfordshire County Council and the procedures established by the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB) – a guide to procedure and practice for all professional staff in Hertfordshire who work with children. Their guidelines form the basis of the School’s Child Protection policy.
When issues of Child Protection have to be referred outside the school, the School will normally contact the Hertfordshire Targeted Advice Service.
Parents often receive information from their child about the welfare of other children in school. Parents with concerns about Child Protection issues should contact Mary Pitkin, the Designated Senior Person (DSP) for Child Protection in school, or Hilary Austin the Deputy DSP. Parents with concerns about a member of staff should contact the Headmaster; concerns about the Headmaster should be referred to the Chairman of Governors.
A full copy of The Purcell School’s Child Protection Policy can be viewed by following this link.
Should you need or wish to contact ISI about any Child Protection issues, their contact details are as follows:
Independent Schools Inspectorate
First Floor
CAP House
9-12 Long Lane
London
EC1A 9HA
Tel 020 7600 0100
Fax 020 7776 8849
info@isi.net
