Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and other linked policies can be accessed through the policies page.
Key Information and Useful Links
Key Safeguarding Staff
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mr Alex Growcott
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Joanne Boyd
Safeguarding Link Governor Ms Jan Jenkins
The nominated governor for dealing with allegations against the Principal: Ms Jan Jenkins
Our Pastoral Team
Year 7 Pastoral Leader – Mr Simon Backhouse
Year 8 Pastoral Leader – Ms Jane Thomas
Year 9 Pastoral Leader – Ms Lou Haines
Year 10 Pastoral Leader – Ms Tami Harper
Year 11 Pastoral Leader – Ms Pippa Imray
Sixth Form Pastoral Leader – Ms Bev Marriette
Head of Sixth form _ Ms Hannah Parsons ( Associate Assistant Principal)
Pastoral Leader IRR – Mr Jay Cooper
Director IRR – Ms Rachel Woods
Director Rewards – Mr Pete Danson
Useful Phone numbers
Liverpool Children’s Services (CASS) – 0151-459-2606
Knowsley Children’s Services – 0151-443-2600
Sefton Children’s Services – 0151-934-4013
Wirral Children’s Services (Wirral Integrated Front Door Team) – 0151-606-2008 (9am to 5pm) or 0151-677-6557 (any other time)
What should I do if I have a safeguarding concern?
If you have a safeguarding concern surrounding a student at Gateacre School , you can call or email to report it to a member of the Safeguarding Team.
Phone Number: 0151 363 1111
Email: safeguarding@gateacre.org
For students
If you are in school
- Speak to your form tutor
- Speak to any member of staff - they do not need to be your tutor or one of your teachers
- Speak to someone on the safeguarding team
- Sometimes it can be difficult to approach an adult is something is bothering you. If it would help you, ask a friend to go with you.
If you are out of school
- Report it via the speak up reporting system Speak Up about any form of bullying or abuse
- Access support online childline: Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people | Childline Call 0800 1111
Remember: If your life, or someone else’s life, is in immediate danger, call 999.
Operation Encompass
In conjunction with Merseyside Police, Gateacre School is involved in an initiative called Operation Encompass. The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support children and young people who have been involved in, heard or witnessed a domestic abuse incident. Following such an incident, children can arrive at school distressed, upset, worried and unprepared. Operation Encompass aims to ensure that appropriate school staff (called Key Adults) are made aware early enough to support children and young people in a way that means they feel safe and included.
At Gateacre School, our Key Adult is Mrs J Boyd (Assistant Principal / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
This is a valuable initiative that means we can continue to support and help children and families within our school community when they need it the most. You can find our more by visiting www.operationencompass.org or by contacting our Key Adult.
