Policies and Guidance

We listen to all of our pupils and encourage them to approach us with any concerns. As some of our pupils are pre-verbal, they are encouraged to communicate using appropriate methods, suitable to them. We encourage pupils with any concerns, to identify an appropriate or trusted adult to confide in. 

The poster attached below is displayed in every classroom.   Safeguarding also has a place within our Curriculum and Assemblies.  Within PHSE, there are a number of topics which span across year groups with a focus on Safeguarding, including 'Learning Strategies for Making Decisions and Saying No,' 'Safe and Unsafe Relationships' and 'E-Safety.' We also take part in Anti-Bullying Week annually.   We also encourage visitors like PCSO's and NSPCC to come in to speak to our pupils and deliver their own Safeguarding programmes - For example Speak out. Stay Safe.  

 Personal Care - Kaleidoscope school have a personal care policy and pupils requiring support with personal care have an individualised Personal Care Plan, created in partnership with parents and relevant Health professionals. 

At Kaleidoscope we are all responsible for safeguarding and protecting our children, however or we do have a designated safeguarding lead to contact in the first instance, Amy Sadler-Rhodes. 

Amy can be contacted on Schoolmanager@Kaleidoscopeschool.co.uk or via the school office. In her absence any concerns should be reported to Sam Goodin,  Alex Platt, Christine Rowley, Laura Rushton, Dawn McGeoghan, or Steph Thompson via the school office (01782 624689)

We are all committed to ensuring the safety of all of our children, therefore we ensure we follow the statutory government guidance of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ 2025 (publishing.service.gov.uk) 

If you have any concerns or are worried about a child, please contact your local authority children’s advice and duty service on:

·   Stoke-on-Trent Integrated front door service Online form: Children and Families 01782 235100 (Out of hours 01782 234234)

·   Staffordshire families integrated front door service 0300 111 8007 (Out of hours 0345 604 2886)

·   Cheshire East Consultation Service 0300 123 5012 (Option 3)

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, please contact the police on 101 or 999