At The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all students, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where all students are respected and valued. As a school we are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection.

Our Commitment

Safeguarding includes child protection, health care plans, health and safety, site security, safety on school trips, anti-bullying work and so much more. The school adheres to the latest editions of Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Teacher’s Standards and The Prevent Duty.

Our Procedures

Our procedures and policies apply to all staff, volunteers and governors and are consistent with those of Warwickshire Safeguarding Children Board (WSCB). Our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy can be found on the policies section of this website.

designated safeguarding lead and deputy

Head of Pastoral Care & Safeguarding Lead

Mr D Walden
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Inclusion and attendance

Mr M Clancy
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Concerns Procedures

Safeguarding

At The Avon Valley School we use CPOMS to record all safeguarding concerns. Staff can access this through this link - https://avonvalleyschool.cpoms.net/
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Child Safety

If you have a concern or are worried about a child, please report your concern using CPOMS or you can contact the DSL or a member of the safeguarding team.
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Staff Behaviour

If you are concerned about the behaviour of a member of staff, contact the Headteacher: Mr Blake Francis, bfrancis@avonvalleyschool.uk
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Headteacher

If you are concerned about the Headteacher, contact the Chair of Governors: Janet Gilbert, jgilbert@avonvalleyschool.uk
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