Safeguarding & Child Protection
At Changing Lives SEN Independent School, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We create a calm, trusted environment where pupils feel safe, listened to and able to learn.
Concerns can be raised anonymously. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
🚨 Emergency & Support Contacts
If you're worried about a child, don't hesitate to reach out
Trafford Children's First Response
Out of hours: 0161 912 2020
Our Safeguarding Team
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead takes lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection. Deputy DSLs support cover and escalation.
What Safeguarding Means Here
Our commitment to keeping every child safe
Protect from Harm
Protecting pupils from abuse and neglect — online and offline.
Work with Families
We partner with parents/carers and agencies to get the right help at the right time.
Teach Safety
RSHE includes healthy relationships, consent, online safety and respect.
Meet SEND/SEMH Needs
Small groups, personalised targets and safe routines tailored to our learners.
Listening Culture
We listen to pupils and act on concerns quickly and proportionately.
Calm & Predictable
Predictable routines and calm spaces support regulation and readiness to learn.
Operation Encompass
We are part of Operation Encompass. When police attend a domestic abuse incident where a pupil is present, school receives a confidential notification so we can offer timely, sensitive support the next school day.
- Trusted adult check-ins
- Adjustments to the day
- Liaison with services where appropriate
How to Raise a Concern
Follow these steps if you're worried about a child
Immediate Danger?
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Tell Us
Use Report a Worry (anonymous option) or speak to any staff member.
External Help
Contact Trafford First Response or the NSPCC for advice.
What We Do
We'll listen, take you seriously and explain next steps.
Visitors: Keeping Everyone Safe
All visitors must follow our strict safeguarding procedures
This Applies To:
- Parents & carers
- Former staff & pupils
- Governors
- Contractors
- Staff from other schools
Visitor Procedure:
- Report to main school reception on arrival
- Sign in and collect a visitor's badge
- Wear your badge visibly at all times
- Be escorted by staff where required
- Sign out at reception before leaving
Contractors and professionals must present photo ID; where appropriate, enhanced DBS details will be verified.
If you see or hear something that worries you while on site, tell a member of staff immediately.
Prevent Duty
We promote the values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance. Staff are trained to identify and report risks of radicalisation.
Online Safety
We maintain robust filtering and monitoring on school networks/devices, teach responsible use, and support parents with guidance on staying safe online.
View Online Safety PolicyRelated Policies
Access our key safeguarding-related policies
Worried About a Child?
Don't wait. Report your concern now — you can remain anonymous.