Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting pupils’ welfare is everyone’s responsibility. Concerns are reported promptly and handled through the school’s safeguarding procedures.
Designated safeguarding leadership
Designated Safeguarding Lead / Head of Safeguarding: Isaac DuFraisse.
Trained deputy safeguarding coverage is maintained across school sites. Any pupil, parent, carer, professional, member of staff or visitor can raise a concern with a member of staff, who will follow the school’s reporting procedure.
How to raise a concern
Telephone 0161 480 1411 or email inclusion@smscoaching.co.uk. This is the direct safeguarding email for Isaac DuFraisse, Designated Safeguarding Lead. Do not include unnecessary sensitive information in an initial email.
Our arrangements
- Staff receive safeguarding induction, updates and role-appropriate training.
- Concerns are recorded and escalated in line with statutory guidance and local safeguarding arrangements.
- The school works with local authorities, social care, police, health and other agencies when required.
- Safer recruitment checks are completed before staff begin regulated work.
- Online safety, child-on-child abuse, exploitation, attendance and pupils missing education are considered within safeguarding practice.
Current policy
Read our current Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2026/27 for the school’s full safeguarding arrangements.