Safeguarding

At UCS High School, the safety and well-being of our students are at the heart of everything we do. This safeguarding page is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment for every member of our school community. Here, you will find comprehensive information about our policies, procedures, and the proactive measures we take to ensure that every student is respected, protected, and empowered to thrive. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of safety, ensuring that UCS High School is not just a place of learning, but a safe haven where every student can confidently pursue their educational journey.

Safeguarding at UCS

Safeguarding Policy

Explore our foundational policies designed to ensure a secure and supportive school environment.

Policy

Support in Bolton

Discover local resources and support networks available to our school community in Bolton.

Online Safety

Navigate the digital world safely with the comprehensive government guidelines for online security.

Take a look

Be Kind to My Mind Campaign

Join our Campaign, raising awareness and fostering a culture of understanding and support.

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to make an emergency safeguarding request

FAQs

When and what might I be concerned about?

If you develop concerns about any of the following potential safeguarding signposts contact our Safeguarding team via this link. You can also raise concerns outside of school hours through the Local Authority using this link. Potential signposts might include:

Physical Signs
Behavioural changes
emotional distress
Different presentation to normal

If in doubt, raise your concerns so that we can provide advice and guidance to support you and the young person in question.

Key contacts

This page contains the information and contact that you will need if your child is reporting not feeling safe at school.

If you have any safeguarding questions please contact the following staff members:

Safeguarding Staff

Deputy Headteacher
Behaviour, Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead
Designated Safeguarding Lead

Email - b.bramwell@quest-trust.org.uk

Mr B Bramwell

Assistant Headteacher Mrs K Scholes
SENDCo
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Email - k.scholes@quest-trust.org.uk

Mr J Williams

Head of House - Stephenson House

Email: j.williams@quest-trust.org.uk

Ms S Allen

Head of House - curie House

Email: s.allen@quest-trust.org.uk

Ms S Karajada

Head of House - Johnson House

Email: s.karajada@quest-trust.org.uk

Mrs A Lockett

Head of House - Turing House

Email: a.lockett@quest-trust.org.uk

You can also use The SHARP System on any of our website pages by clicking on the red icon at the top of each webpage to raise any concerns, or to communicate with our safeguarding staff.

The UCS links with Operation Encompass to ensure that all children experiencing domestic abuse receive timely support in their school, no matter where in the world the child lives.