Safeguarding and Student Support

Our Commitment to Safety

At Rednock, students belong to a community where they are known and valued. Our safeguarding culture ensures that every student has a network of professionals they can turn to for support, whether for academic care, mental wellbeing, or physical health.

Student Concern – Click here to report a safeguarding concern regarding a student directly to our designated Safeguarding Team
Staff Concern – Click here to report a safeguarding concern regarding a staff member directly to an appropriate member of our Senior Leadership Team

Your First Point of Contact: Community Leaders

Every student is part of a community led by a leader responsible for their pastoral and academic care. They are the primary link between school and home for any welfare concerns.

  • Brunel: Mrs C. Jones (‘Building Bridges’)
  • Darwin: Miss R. Egan (‘Be the best that you can in all that you do’)
  • Hubble: Mrs A. Dennis (‘Reach for the stars’)
  • Jenner: Mr A. Barrett (‘You’ve got to be in it to win it’)

Brunel Community Leader – Mrs Jones  [email protected]

Darwin Community Leader – Miss Egan  [email protected]

Jenner Community Leader – Mr Barrett  [email protected]

Hubble Community Leader – Mrs Dennis [email protected]

Specialist Student Support

  • The Link: A dedicated space for students requiring one-to-one support or group mentoring to assist with social skills and anger management. Students can access this on a short or long-term basis through a referral from their Community Leader.
  • Student Welfare Team: For focused family and attendance support, our welfare officers work alongside Mrs Watts (Attendance Engagement Officer):
    • Brunel & Jenner: Laura Wyatt (01453 540775)
    • Hubble & Darwin: Gail Harris (01453 540748)
    • Email: [email protected]
  • First Aid: Mrs Bond is our designated First Aider, located in the first aid room on the ground floor, supported by first aid trained staff throughout the school.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you have a concern regarding a student’s safety, please use the following professional channels:

  • Internal Team: Please complete the relevant contact form below and a member of the team will be in contact if required.
  • Staff Concerns (LADO): For concerns regarding a staff member, either complete the relevant contact form below, contact the Headteacher, Mr Stratford, or the Local Authority Designated Officer at [email protected].
  • Out of Hours/Holidays:
    • Children and Families Services Helpdesk: 01452 426565 (9am-5pm).
    • Emergency Duty Team: 01452 614194.
    • Immediate Danger: Call the Police on 101 at any time.
Student Concern – Click here to report a safeguarding concern regarding a student directly to our designated Safeguarding Team
Staff Concern – Click here to report a safeguarding concern regarding a staff member directly to our designated Safeguarding Team

Confidential & External Help

If you need to talk and feel “nobody understands,” you can also reach out to:

  • Childline: 0800 1111.
  • Samaritans: 116 123 or Text 07725 90 90 90.
  • YMM Chat: A text-only service for mental health support (07480 635723) available Monday-Friday, 9am–4:30pm.

Meet our Safeguarding Team