Safeguarding Information
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Andrew Darlington
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Mrs Katrina Murphy
Mrs Mini Patel
Mrs Claire Barnish
Mrs Gemma Rivers
Mrs Charlotte Kean
Miss Kirsten Ferguson
Please do not hesitate to speak to them if you have any concerns about a child
Designated Safeguarding Governor
Mrs Lucy James
Local Authority Designated Officers (LADO)
Stephen Lagan, Sian Clery and Laura Davies
email: LADO@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
All staff have a responsibility to contact the lead teacher if they have a specific concern regarding a child's well-being or safety. Parents and Carers are also advised to contact the lead teacher if they have a concern about a child's wellbeing or safety.
Integrated Front Door (IFD)
The integrated front door (IFD) is the main contact and gateway for accessing Children's Services to report concerns and access Safeguarding support.
The IFD will triage safeguarding concerns and are contactable via the following:
0300 300 8585 (Mon - Thurs 8:45 am to 5.20pm & Fri 8:45am to 4:20pm)
0300 300 8123 (Out of Hours Duty Team)
email: ifd@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Useful Links
Talk To FrankAlcoholics Anonymous
An Illustrated Guide to the Children's Social Care National Framework
Children and young person guide to working together to safeguard children
