Safeguarding
Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the receipt of an Enhanced DBS check.
Paddock School's Named Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Melanie Rogers: rogersm@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk
Telephone: 020 8878 1521
Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for further information.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy & Procedures
Please see our Visitor Safeguarding Information leaflet for further information before visiting.
Visitor Safeguarding Information
Please see our Designated DSL Information posters for both sites.
Safeguarding Leads, Paddock Primary School
Safeguarding Leads, Paddock Secondary School
All staff have regular safeguarding training and they, including agency workers and volunteers, have all read ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. All staff are fully aware of the procedures to follow if they are concerned about the wellbeing of a pupil and know who to report those concerns to.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Emergency Social Care Support
At Paddock, the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure, nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued, and respected.
If you have any safeguarding concerns or are worried about a child, and require immediate support out of school hours, please contact Wandsworth’s duty team:
Telephone: 020 8871 6000 (after 5pm weekdays or on weekends)
Email: supportingdisabledchildrenduty@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Report a Concern About a Child
If you are worried that a child / young person is at risk harm or abuse, contact Wandsworth’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Telephone: 020 8871 6622
Email: mash@wandsworth.gov.uk
Your concerns will be handled with care, confidentiality, and in line with our safeguarding procedures.
Urgent Help for Mental Health 24/7 Mental Health Support Line or Contact your GP
If you need mental health and wellbeing support in a crisis you can call:
South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS, 24/7 mental health support line. Telephone: on 0800 028 8000.
The mental health support line offers emotional support and advice to people who are affected by urgent mental health issues, at any time of the day or night. It is open to everyone, including children and adults of all ages, and to people who haven’t previously accessed mental health services.