Who is responsible for Safeguarding at Saville House School?

• The Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Claire King (Headteacher).
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Chantal Hill (Deputy Headteacher)
• The Governor with named responsibility for Safeguarding is Mrs Drewery

All school staff have a level of training appropriate to their role.

What is Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children defined as?

• protecting children from maltreatment;
• preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development;
• ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
• taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

What is "Child Protection"?

Child protection is a part of safeguarding and promoting welfare. It refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.