At Kendrick, we believe that every student has, at all times and in all situations, a right to feel safe and protected from any situation or practice that results in a student being physically or psychologically damaged.

As a consequence:

• We accept that all staff are an integral part of the student safeguarding process

• We accept totally that safeguarding students is an appropriate responsibility for all staff and the Trustee Body and wholly compatible with pedagogic responsibilities

• We recognise that safeguarding children in this school is a responsibility for all staff including volunteers and the Trustee Body

• Will ensure that all staff in the school are aware of the possibility that a student is at risk of suffering harm, and know how to report concerns or suspicions

• Will designate a senior member of staff, the Designated Safeguarding Lead, who is responsible for coordinating action within the school and liaising with other agencies

• Will safeguard the welfare of children whilst in the school and take positive measures to address bullying

• Will share our concerns with others who need to know and assist in any referral process

• All staff receive Level 1 and 2 training every two years and refresher training every year. 

• New staff receive training within one month of joining Kendrick

Worried about a child?

If you are concerned about a child at Kendrick School please email studentwelfare@kendrick.reading.sch.uk or telephone 0118 9015859.

If you are contacting us out of hours (before 8am and after 5pm)  or in the holidays, you can contact the NSPCC helpline for support and advice for free -  call on 0808 800 5000 or contact NSPCC online.

Children can contact Childline any time to get support themselves.

In an emergency please call 999; in a non-emergency call 101.

 

Shout – here for you 24/7 with resources and tips to support you when you are feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed.

The Mix – understanding Mental Health can be trick but The Mix is there to make sure you don’t have to do it alone. The Mix Counselling service offers short-term help with mental health and emotional wellbeing for anyone aged 25 and under.

Young Minds – can help you find the right support for you. From looking after your mental health to understanding medication, they are lots of useful links to all kins of advice and guidance.

Mind – Mind understand mental health and wellbeing. They are there for you if you are finding things hard. They help everyone understand mental health problems, so no-one has to feel alone.

The Tellmi app - allows you to talk anonymously about difficult things with other people of a similar age or experience. Tellmi is anonymous so you can talk about virtually anything, and because every post and reply is checked by a human before it goes live, it is completely safe and you are guaranteed to only get supportive replies. When you register, remember to add your school portal. This will tell you about other things in school to support you. “I actually didn’t realise how much better this app can make someone feel. I love being able to ask my own questions and just the experience of trying to help even one other person helps me to feel happier too”.

Tellmi is completely confidential. Download. Offload. Feel Better.

Tellmi can be downloaded for free from Google Play and Apple App Store. For more information visit www.tellmi.help