Safeguarding at Adventure Wellbeing School
At Adventure Wellbeing School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. We are fully committed to ensuring all our pupils are safe, happy, and well cared for both in and out of school.
If you ever have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, it’s important to act immediately using the information below.
Our Safeguarding Team
| Role | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Mrs Colley, Executive Headteacher | e.colley@awschools.com 07483 646 754 |
| Deputy DSL | Miss Doyle, Head of School and SENCo | danielle.doyle@awschools.com 07483 646 701 |
| Deputy DSL | Mrs Orme, Deputy Headteacher | r.orme@awschools.com |
| Deputy DSL | Mr Davis, Relational Support Manager | k.davis@awschools.com |
Deputy DSLs
- Miss DoyleHead of School and SENCodanielle.doyle@awschools.com 07483 646 701
- Mrs OrmeDeputy Headteacherr.orme@awschools.com
- Mr DavisRelational Support Managerk.davis@awschools.com
If you cannot reach a member of the team directly, call the school office on 01606 662 291.
Reporting concerns: local authority contacts
If you are concerned about a child or young person, please contact the local authority where the child lives.
If you live in Cheshire West and Chester
Integrated Access and Referral Team (iART)
Phone: 0300 123 7047
Email: i-ART@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Emergency Duty Team (out of hours): 01244 977277
Website: Report a concern about a child, Cheshire West and Chester Council
If you live in Cheshire East
Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS)
Phone (office hours): 0300 123 5012 (option 2)
Out of hours: 0300 123 5022
Website: www.cheshireeastlscb.org.uk
If you live in Warrington
Warrington Safeguarding Partnership (WSP)
Phone (office hours): 01925 443322
Out of hours: 01925 444400
Website: Warrington Safeguarding Partnerships
Safer Recruitment
We make sure everyone who works in our school, including staff, volunteers and contractors, is safe and suitable to work with children.
Our recruitment follows Department for Education guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Everyone involved in recruiting staff has completed Safer Recruitment training.
Our Safer Recruitment Policy is available from the school office on request.
Whistleblowing
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Any member of staff, volunteer or proprietor with a concern about an adult working with children must report it to the school’s leadership.
Concerns can be raised in person or in writing, and are handled sensitively and in confidence.
Helpful Safeguarding Resources
For advice, guidance, and resources on keeping children safe, please visit:
Safeguarding Resource Hub
www.safeguardingresourcehub.co.uk
A wide range of support links and information for parents, carers, and professionals.
Parent Info
Practical advice for parents and carers on keeping children safe online and supporting their wellbeing.
If you are ever unsure, it’s always better to speak up and seek advice.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
If your concern is about an adult at the school
Allegations against staff, volunteers or the proprietor are handled under our allegations procedure and referred to the Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
- Concerns about a member of staff: contact the Executive Headteacher, Mrs Colley, at e.colley@awschools.com.
- Concerns about the Executive Headteacher: contact the proprietor, Andrew Gould, at a.gould@awschools.com.
- Concerns about the proprietor: contact Marie Halpin, Chair of the Governing Body, at m.halpin@awschools.com.
- You can also report a concern about an adult at the school directly to the Cheshire West and Chester LADO team, without coming to us first, by emailing safeguardinglado@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk. There is no direct telephone number, as the LADO works on a duty rota. See Allegations Management (LADO) for more information.
Arrange a visit
If you are interested in a place at Adventure Wellbeing School, please contact us to arrange a visit.