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Safeguarding

Gillingham School recognises that the welfare of our students and staff is paramount. Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility at Gillingham School, and we must all be vigilant for the signs of neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, radicalisation, FGM, forced marriage and so forth; staff should also ensure that they act in a way that safeguards themselves at all times.​

Procedures

The statutory guidance from the DFE issued under Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 states that all schools and colleges must have a clear and transparent safeguarding process

Senior teachers and those directly involved in the Pastoral System are trained in Safeguarding to the required level. In addition, all staff receive regular safeguarding training and updates.

Statutory guidance: working together

Statutory policies for schools

We all have a responsibility for safeguarding our pupils. Should you have any concern please liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies.

Colin Gordon DSL

Key Safeguarding Staff

Colin gordon dsl

Designated Safeguarding Lead

cgordon@gillingham-dorset.co.uk

Key Safeguarding Staff: Lower School

Key Safeguarding Staff: Sixth Form

Independent Learning Suite & Complex Communications Hub

At Gillingham School we realise that some learners may need a more personalised approach to accessing the curriculum.

The Independent Learning Suite is a nurturing environment where students with a wide range of needs are supported with individualised support programmes. The team work closely with Heads of Year, the Special Educational Needs department and the Local Authority to support students in getting back to full-time education.

The Complex Communication Hub opened in 2023 and helps support students with specific communication based learning needs to access mainstream education

Location Staff
Independent learning Suite (ILS) staff Dannielle Allen, Julie Chatfield, Michaela Burridge
Complex Communication Hub Caroline Latimer, Lucy Manville, Stacey Woods

Council Services

Support and Guidance for Parents

Therapeutic Support at Gillingham School

Students have access to various forms of therapeutic support, including gardening, working with our therapy dog or caring for our guinea pigs.