--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://www.scissettmiddle.com/our-school/safeguarding" school: "Scissett Middle School" --- [Click here to access the work for remote learning](https://sites.google.com/scissett.com/workforself-isolation) [Click here for links to help and support websites](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/subjects/PSHE/support) # Safeguarding Scissett Middle School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of all its pupils and staff. As a school, we always listen to what pupils and staff tell us, and where necessary, act upon the information to ensure that our children and staff are free from harm. We inform pupils of whom they might talk to both, in and out of school and all children are actively encourage to speak to an adult about any concerns they may have. All teaching and non teaching staff receive on-going safeguarding training in according with the school’s safeguarding policy. We are committed to working with all stakeholders, including parents and carers, openly and honestly. However, on the rare occasion where a pupil may be at risk of significant harm, consultation may be sought with Social Services in the first instance. Mrs Onnis is the Designated Safeguarding Lead in school and is supported by a dedicated team of Safeguarding officers. ### Safeguarding Team #### Mrs G. Senior ##### Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Director of Inclusion (Trust-Wide Role) #### Mrs R. Onnis ##### Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & Head of School #### Mr J. Davidson ##### Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) & Assistant Headteacher #### Mr M. Black ##### Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) & Executive SENDCo #### Mrs V. Ward ##### Safeguarding Support Officer & Head of Year 6 #### Mr T. Large ##### Safeguarding Support Officer & Head of Year 7 #### Mr J. Terry ##### Safeguarding Support Officer & Head of Year 8 #### Mrs S. Booth ##### Safeguarding Support Officer #### Mrs S. Wilkinson ##### Safeguarding Support Officer ### Pupil Safeguarding Booklet Pupil Safeguarding Booklet 686 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/Safeguarding/Pupil_safeguarding_booklet_2025.pdf) ### Safeguarding Policies Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 951 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/Safeguarding/Safeguarding_policy_2025_2026.pdf) Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 1.44 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/Safeguarding/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_from_1_September_2025.pdf) Working Together To Safeguard Children 2023 1.94 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/Safeguarding/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2023.pdf) ### Safeguarding Documents Operation Encompass Safeguarding Statement 95 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/Safeguarding/SMS_Encompass_statement.pdf) Operation Encompass Poster 517 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/Safeguarding/Operation_Encompass_-Secondary-School-Poster-v4_1.pdf) ### Useful Links | [Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership](https://www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.co.uk/) | This site primarily provides safeguarding information for professionals and volunteers in Kirklees. The site also provides information for people of the public, parents and carers, and children and young people, on some of the key issues that can affect the well-being and safety of children. Links to external websites are provided where further specialist information and advice on particular issues can be obtained. | |---|---| | [NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/) | The NSPCC stands up for children, demanding that laws change and action is taken to better protect them. This site provides information on different types of abuse, how to spot signs of abuse and the effects on the child. | | [Think U Know](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/) | Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer. | | [Advice to Parents and Carers on Keeping Children Safe from Abuse and Harm](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-keeping-children-safe-from-abuse-and-harm/advice-to-parents-and-carers-on-keeping-children-safe-from-abuse-and-harm/) | This guidance brings together sources of information about the main risks children may be particularly vulnerable to during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and signposts you to help and support available. | ### Pupil Welfare - [Safeguarding](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/our-school/safeguarding) - [SEND](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/pupil-welfare/send) - [Health & Medical](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/pupil-welfare/health-medical) - [Links for Support](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/subjects/PSHE/support) - [Anti-Bullying](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/pupil-welfare/bullying) - [Online Safety](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/pupil-welfare/online-safety) - [Diversity](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/pupil-welfare/diversity) Wakefield Road Scissett, Huddersfield HD8 9JX [01484 865444](tel:01484865444) © Copyright 2019–2026 Scissett Middle School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.scissettmiddle.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)