Safeguarding at John Henry Newman Catholic College
Our priority is the safety and well-being of all students, with robust safeguarding policies and procedures to protect against harm, abuse, and neglect.
Key Safeguarding Commitments:
- Protection from Harm: Policies address physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect, with all concerns taken seriously.
- Safe Environment: Our trained staff foster a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Prevention and Education: Students learn about online safety and healthy relationships, with open lines of communication encouraged.
- Reporting Concerns: Accessible reporting procedures ensure all concerns are addressed promptly.
- Staff Training: Regular safeguarding training for all staff, led by designated safeguarding leads.
- Parental Partnership: We work with parents and carers to support student safety both at school and home.
If you are concerned about a child’s safety, contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or email: feelingsafe@jhncc.org.
Safeguarding Contacts:
- Mrs. Claire Webb – Assistant Head- Maria Smith – School Social Worker, Deputy DSL
- Kelly Dunn, Sahfia Riaz, Sarah Thompson – Deputy DSLs
For help beyond the college, resources include Childline, Solihull Council, and YoungMinds.
Pastoral Care and Attendance Contacts
- Year 8: Mr. S. Dudley
- Year 9: Miss M. Moss
- Year 10: Mr. L. Hawkins (Senior Lead)
- Year 11: Miss C. Edginton
- General Pastoral Lead: Miss Antrobus
Attendance Contacts:
- KS3: Mrs. A. Hawkins
- KS4: Miss C. Kendrick
Sixth Form Contacts:
- Head of Sixth Form: Miss C. Smith
- Sixth Form Mentor & Attendance: Miss J. Virdee
Additional Contacts
- Safeguarding:
- Mrs. C. Webb – Strategic Director of Safeguarding and Wellbeing
- Miss S. Thompson, Mrs. M. Smith, Mrs. R. Sparkman, Miss S. Riaz, Miss Dunn – Deputy DSLs
- Medical Officer: Ms. R. Osborne
- Student Services & Wellbeing: Mrs. L. Beddoes
For suggestions or further communication, contact the Student Services team at 01217705331 or email office@jhncc.org.
