Safeguarding at Victoria Drive Pupil Referral Unit runs throughout everything that we do. The premises are secure and safe; resources are stored safely and pupils are taught to use them; Teaching and learning covers areas so that pupils know how to keep themselves safe; staff receive regular support to ensure physical and mental well-being is retained.

For further details please see our policy.

There are 3 trained Designated Safeguarding Leads at Victoria Drive PRU: Eileen Shannon (Headteacher), Hannah Clarkson (Deputy Headteacher) and Amy Tomkins (Assistant Headteacher).

We guide our practice using relevant, current legislation such as:

• Keeping children safe in education
• Working together to safeguard children 2018
• The Children’s Act 1989

All staff receive regular Safeguarding training in several key areas including:

• CSE
• Prevent
• Forced marriage
• Peer on Peer abuse
• Anti-bullying
• Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Safeguarding; level 1 to DSL training.
• Domestic Abuse online training November 2020

If you are ever worried always talk to a trusted adult or contact Childline on 0800 1111

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