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At Blue Sky Independent School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and supportive environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
We believe that all children have the right to be protected from harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Our staff are trained to recognise signs of concern and to take action quickly to keep children safe. Safeguarding runs through all aspects of school life, from daily routines and classroom practice to outdoor learning and community activities.
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Our approach includes:
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Ensuring all staff and volunteers receive regular safeguarding training.
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Following safer recruitment processes when appointing new staff.
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Having clear procedures for reporting and responding to concerns.
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Teaching children how to stay safe, including online safety and personal well-being.
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Working in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide the best protection and care.
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​We also promote a culture where children feel listened to, respected, and supported. Every child is encouraged to speak up if they feel worried, and we take their concerns seriously.
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Our full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to view below.
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Kirsty Burridge DDSL
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). She supports the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring that all children are safe, protected, and supported.
Kirsty provides guidance to staff, works with families, and liaises with external agencies on safeguarding matters.
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If the DSL is unavailable, Kirsty is the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns.
Emma DSL
Emma, our DSL and Deputy Head, has over 20 years’ experience working with children with SEND.
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She leads on all safeguarding matters, ensuring children are safe, protected, and supported across the school.
She is trained to respond to any concerns about a child’s welfare and ensures that safeguarding procedures are followed across the school.
Safeguarding Agencies
If you are worried about a child and would like to make a report, please contact our school safeguarding team straight away. We take every concern seriously and will act quickly to keep children safe.
You can also find support through national services such as CEOP and Childline, who provide advice and help for children, young people, and families.
CEOP
Are you concerned about online sexual abuse or how someone is communicating with you or a child online?
Do you think this may be happening to someone you know?
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You can make a report to CEOP. Their child protection advisors will listen and work with you to help in a safe and secure way.
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NSPCC
Run by the NSPCC, Childline is a free helpline for children and young people. I
t offers help, advice, and support on a wide range of issues such as bullying, abuse, and many other concerns.
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Children can get in touch by calling 0800 1111, sending an email, or using the online 1-to-1 chat to speak with a counsellor.
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Internet Watch Foundation
The aim of the Internet Watch Foundation is to eliminate child sexual imagery online, wherever it is hosted, anywhere in the world.
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If you or someone you know has been the victim of image-based abuse you can report this anonymously to the IWF who will do everything they can to get that image removed. To report criminal content, please click