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    • Safeguarding

    We take the health and wellbeing of our students very seriously and proud that safeguarding has a high profile in our school with everyday practices supporting our commitment to keep our students safe.

    ​Our staff receive regular safeguarding training. They have the skills and knowledge to spot concerns and know how to report these when appropriate. We do not promise confidentiality to any young person and, where possible, always share concerns with parents or carers so we can work closely to address the problem or issue.

    The school’s Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Richardson, supported by Mrs Byrne in the Safeguarding Team and the Heads of Kings and Meadow Houses – Mrs Lowery and Mrs Robson.

    ​If you are concerned about your child or another young person, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Richardson.

    Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures

    Mrs Richardson

    Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead

    Mrs Lowery

    Mrs Lowery

    Head of Kings House

    Mrs Clay

    Deputy Head of Kings House

    Mrs Robson

    Mrs Robson

    Head of Meadow House

    Mr Milton

    Deputy Head of Meadow House

    Mr Miller

    Student Welfare Officer

    Mr Dolan

    Pastoral Support Officer

    Our House system

    Secondary schools can sometimes feel like very big places, especially to new students. Belonging to a House helps our students feel part of a smaller group within the larger whole school community.

    Kingsmeadow is divided into two House groups – Kings and Meadow. Our House system also provides opportunities for students to achieve success through school wide competitions, such as our Sports Day, and by earning House Points for academic success or individual positive actions.

    Our students feel proud of belonging to their individual Houses as it fosters a sense of teamwork and community.

    Our Pastoral support

    Provided across all levels of the Kingsmeadow team, one-to-one support helps our students to grow and flourish, and our pastoral provision ensures they feel welcome, inspired and supported.

    Central to our pastoral system is the frequency and quality of communication between the school and home.  Early intervention plays a key role in preventing problems and the escalation of issues. It is also essential in establishing agreed solutions.

    The school’s Support Zone Team is the first point of contact for any student referrals. Based upon medical or behavioural needs of the student, the team determines how individual circumstances are managed. The Support Zone Team also provides on-call support to staff and conducts regular walks around the school to ensure students adhere to our Behaviour Policy and Written Statement of Principles.

    Mrs Richardson has the overall responsibility for work of the Pastoral Team. She also has an overview on all student matters and ensures that Year groups 7 to 11 uphold the school’s standards.