Safeguarding

Sandwell Valley School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

All children have a right to be safe no matter who they are or their circumstances.

All staff and Governors at Sandwell Valley School fully recognise that they have a duty to ensure arrangements are in place for safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children (Section 175 of the Education Act 2002). We adhere to the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (KCSIE).

What to do if you have concerns

Concerns about safeguarding should be reported to our designated safeguarding leads by calling:

Reception: 0121 679 7522

Safeguarding Mobile: 07479 321162

Safeguarding Leads

• Designated Safeguarding Lead: Andy Mackenzie

• Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Angela Murray

• Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Jennifer Hall

Key Contacts

National Counter Terrorism Helpline: 0800 789 321

Sandwell MASH: 0121 569 3100

Walsall MASH: 0300 555 2922

Walsall Text/Phone: 07919 014925

West Midlands Police: 101

Local Authority Sandwell Designated Officer: 0121 569 4770

NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk

NSPCC Whistleblowing Helpline: 0800 028 0285