At the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, we recognise the importance of children receiving the right help at the right time to address risks and to prevent issues from escalating; acting on and referring the early signs of need, risk, abuse and mental health problems; keeping clear records; listening to the children’s views; reassessing concerns when situations do not improve, sharing information quickly and challenging inaction, whilst recognising that children may not feel ready or know how to tell someone that they are being abused.
All members of our school community assist by maintaining the security of our school site and by reporting anything they feel threatens the safety or wellbeing of themselves or others. Should pupils or parents have any concerns in this respect, they should contact the child’s Form Tutor or any other member of staff who will alert our Designated Safeguarding Leads (listed below).
Policies relating to Safeguarding, including the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy are situated on the WGSF Policies page here.
Everyone has the right to feel comfortable, secure and accepted without being subjected to behaviour that makes them feel upset, intimidated or uncomfortable at Wakefield Grammar School Foundation.
Following and upholding the code of conduct is an expectation for us all. Bullying or extreme views/behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated and must be reported to school to address.
Behaviour Policies can be found on our school specific policies here:
The Wakefield Grammar School Foundation has designated Safeguarding staff teams.
QEGS
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mr James Jones.
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are: Mrs Claire Gratrick, Mrs Leila Ramsden and Mr James Tiffany.
T. 01924 373943. Email: qsoffice@wgsf.net
WGHS
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mr James Harris.
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are: Mrs Judith Tingle, Mrs Vanessa Hutchinson, Mr Sam Rowley and Mrs Ann Potts.
T. 01924 372490. Email: wsoffice@wgsf.net
WGPPS
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Emma Gill.
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are: Mrs Lynne Butler and Mrs Jenny Taylor.
T. 01924 231618. Email: preprep@wgsf.net