Safeguarding underpins everything that we do at Northwood.  We are committed to working closely with families and other professionals to keep children safe.  It is a collective responsibility and all staff play their part.

The Department for Education (DfE) document Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 defines safeguarding as:

• Protecting children from maltreatment.
• Preventing impairment of children’s health or development.
• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
• Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes

Our Safeguarding Team:

Mrs T Drohan: Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs C McNulty: Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Miss C Mitchell: Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Mrs J Allen: Child Protection Officer