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Who can you talk to if you are worried about something or you or a friend feels unsafe?
Safeguarding is EVERYONE’s responsibility, so you should be able to speak to any Bedford member of staff. However, there are some members of staff with specific responsibilities:
Designated Safeguarding Lead | Mrs Ramsden |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (If Mrs Ramsden is not available) | Mrs Moss Mr McCaffery |
Safeguarding Mentor | Ms Critchley |
Pastoral Guidance Officers (PGO) | Year 7 – Mrs Hasdelden Year 8 – Mrs Walsh Year 9 – Miss Derbyshire Year 10 – Mr Osborne Year 11 – Mrs Aaron Mrs Green (Lead) |
Pastoral Managers | Year 7 – Mr Lycett Year 8 – Mrs Eaton Year 9 – Mr Rowe Year 10 – Mrs Duffy Year 11 – Mrs Anders |
Your Form Teacher | |
Your teacher or a member of the support staff |
What should I do if I am worried about something or someone?
Email: concern@bedford.wigan.sch.uk
Or…
Talk directly to Mrs Ramsden or your PGO.
What will happen if I speak to a member of staff?
When a student tells a member of staff something of concern, the member of staff will:
Are there any other places I can seek advice?
Childline | 0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk |
NSPCC | 0800 1111 | www.nspcc.org.uk |
Teenage Health Freak | www.teenagehealthfreak.org | |
The Site | 0808 8084994 | www.mix.org.uk |
Talk to Frank | 0300 1236600 | www.talktofrank.com |
The Hideout | www.thehideout.org.uk | |
The Police | 101 / 999 |
Useful Websites and Resources
Please find below a selection of websites which provide further information on a variety of Safeguarding matters: