--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://www.torview.org/tor-view-school/safeguarding" school: "Tor View School" --- # Safeguarding - Safeguarding - Online Safeguarding ## Safeguarding #### *Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility* Safeguarding is an integral part of our life at Tor View School and it is everyone’s responsibility. All Tor View School staff receive yearly training to help them to recognise abuse and to promote the welfare of our children and young people. All staff and Governors are asked to read and sign to say that they understand the Tor View School Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document on a yearly basis. It is important for children to feel safe. Our day-to-day practices, our curriculum and through the use of specialist organisations such as Ctrl, Alt, Delete, our school helps empower our children and young people by teaching them how to recognise abuse, stay safe on and offline and to use their voices to speak out. Children and young people are encouraged to talk to a trusted adult if they are worried about anything. At Tor View School, we have a Pastoral Team led by a Deputy Headteacher. At times, we may need to share information, get advice or work in partnership with other agencies if we are concerned about a child’s welfare or suspect abuse or neglect. We believe it is always better, wherever possible, to be transparent with all parties at these times and work together to achieve the best outcomes. There may be times when you need extra help and support. If this is the case, please contact our Parent Liaison Officer via the office on 01706 214640 to arrange a meeting. There are many ways in which we can help. | Safeguarding Role | Name | School Role/Responsibility | |---|---|---| | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Mrs S Dillon | Headteacher | | DSL | Mrs E Walsh | Deputy Headteacher | | DSL/Prevent Curriculum Lead | Mr A O’Brien | Deputy Headteacher | | DSL | Mrs S Clarke | Head of Primary Department | | DSL | Mr A Collinson | Head of FE Department | | DSL | Mrs L Daly | Parent Liaison Officer | | DSL/Prevent Lead | Ms S Johnson | Academy Business Lead | | Designated Safeguarding Link Governor | Mrs E Lorenzo | Chair of Governors | Different lanyards are worn by different people across the school, dependent on the level of training and checks. They are as follows: | **Red** | **Escorted at all times (No DBS/2 References)** | |---|---| | **Pink** | **Not escorted (DBS/2 References confirmed)** | | **The Sea View Trust** | **Member of staff (DBS/2 References confirmed)** | | **Contractors** | **Not escorted (DBS/2 References confirmed)** | **What you can do** Parents and carers play a role in safeguarding children and young people in their community. If you have any concerns, no matter how small, you should report them to someone who you trust will listen. The school is required to have a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for this purpose. Parents and children should speak to a DSL if they have any concerns about a child or staff member. If you think a child or young person may be in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise, contact Lancashire Children’s Social Care on 0300 123 6720 or complete the form at to request a call back. Out of hours call 0300 123 6722. If the child lives outside of Lancashire, you should report any concerns to the local authority in the area where the child lives. Contact details are available on their websites. Some are listed below: - [Blackpool Council website](https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Health-and-social-care/Children-and-families/Worried-about-a-child/Worried-about-a-child.aspx) - [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council website](https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/families-children-young-people/child-protection) - [Bury](https://www.bury.gov.uk/social-care-and-support/child-care-and-support/report-a-child-at-risk) If you have any safeguarding concerns please don't hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads on dsl@torview.svt.org.uk **Child friendly Version of *Working Together to Safeguard Children*** [A Guide to Safeguarding Children and Young People](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681b42043f1c73824ee3e4f0/Children_and_young_person_guide_to_working_together_to_safeguard_children.pdf) ### Online Safeguarding Our school uses a robust network filtering system in addition to Smoothwall, which is designed to help monitor internet browsing and alert about activity, which might present a risk to the user. Technology offers unimaginable opportunities and is constantly evolving. Access is currently becoming universal and increasingly more mobile, and learners are using technology more frequently and from an earlier age. Just because these environments are online makes them no less susceptible to potential harm compared to the physical world. This makes it vitally important that learners and staff are fully prepared and supported to use these technologies responsibly. At Tor View we have an Online Safeguarding Team which consists of staff and learners from across the school working together towards a shared vision for Online Safeguarding. ### Our Approach The provision for Online Safeguarding at Tor View is outstanding and all staff including members of the wider workforce share responsibility for it. Assemblies, Key Skills Lessons, PHSCE and an age appropriate curriculum for Online Safeguarding all help learners to become safe and responsible users of new technologies. We have a dedicated Online Safeguarding Policy and online safety is incorporated into all areas of the curriculum where required. Senior leaders, governors, staff and families work together to develop clear strategies for online safeguarding, and policies are reviewed regularly in light of technological developments. At Tor View School we ensure staff and governors receive appropriate Online Safeguarding training that is relevant and regularly up to date. We operate robust reporting channels for staff and learners facing Online Safety issues. We educate and support parents and carers through an Online Safeguarding stand at parents evenings, by raising awareness through the school website and social media, and encouraging learners to educate parents. Our Policies can be found on our [Policies and Procedures ](https://torview.org/policies-and-procedures)page. ![Tor View School](https://files.schudio.com/tor-view-school/images/logo/TV_SVT_Logo_website_Footer_Logos.png) **Tor View School** Clod Lane Haslingden Lancashire BB4 6LR Tel: 01706 214640 ### Useful Links - [Educational Excellence](https://torview.org/educational-excellence/welcome) - [The Sea View Trust](http://theseaviewtrust.co.uk/welcome) - [Valley College](https://www.valleycollege.co.uk/) - [Embrace TSH](https://embracetsh.co.uk/) **The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales)** Trust Central Team The Sea View Trust Ewood Campus, Clod Lane Rossendale, BB4 6LR © Copyright 2020–2026 Tor View School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.torview.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)