Safeguarding

At Hendon School, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all our students. Our safeguarding policies and procedures ensure that every child feels safe, supported, and respected. The protection and the promotion of the welfare of our students is of paramount importance to us.

Who are the Team?

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding refers to the actions and measures taken to protect students from harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It includes a wide range of actions, from child protection to promoting emotional well-being.

Key Areas of Safeguarding:

• Child Protection
• Mental Health and Well-being
• Bullying Prevention
• Online Safety
• Equality and Inclusion

Safeguarding Policy 

How we keep students safe?

All staff at Hendon School are regularly trained in safeguarding procedures to ensure they can recognize potential signs of abuse or distress. The school also runs regular awareness campaigns and activities to foster a safe, respectful school environment. The school ensures that all areas are safe and secure, with appropriate measures in place for physical and online safety.

Hendon School has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying in any form. We work to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive.

Antibullying policy

How to report a safeguarding concern anonymously?

To report a concern anonymously, use our SHARP System in the link below. The concern will be automatically directed to the Hendon School safeguarding team for investigation.

Please note this is only actioned during the school working day and not out of school hours. 

If the report is urgent please contact 999 or non-emergencies 101 

Reporting Page System - SHARP

What is filtering and monitoring? 

With increasing use of digital technology, we ensure students are aware of online risks, such as cyberbullying and inappropriate content. To read more about this please use the links below: 

• Smoothwall | Education | Digital Safeguarding Solutions
• LGfL Home | LGFL

Supporting Parents and Students with Safeguarding Advice

At Hendon School, we recognize that safeguarding doesn't stop at the school gates. Parents and carers play a crucial role in protecting and supporting their children. Below are some key pieces of advice, resources, and steps parents can take to ensure their child’s safety and well-being both online and offline.

Advice for parents and carers

Helping Children Deal with Bullying & Cyberbullying | NSPCC

Bullying | Parents Guide to Support | YoungMinds

Help With Bullying | Bullying Advice | Kidscape

Advice for parents and carers on cyberbullying

Bullying: How to spot it and what to do about it - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize

Contextual safeguarding issues:

The Ben Kinsella Trust

Catch 22 - County Lines Support and Rescue 

NSPCC Social media, online communities and safeguarding

NSPCC - Talking to your child about the risks of sharing nudes

Internet matters - Sexting Understanding the risks

Support for Students:

Helping Children Deal with Bullying & Cyberbullying | NSPCC

Find help and support

Bullying | Get help and advice | YoungMinds

Bullying | Teenage Helpline

Childline | Childline

What to do if you're being bullied - BBC Teach

MASH Barnet: 

Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team (Children's) | Barnet Council

Worried about the safety of a child | Barnet Council