Safeguarding & Inclusion

OPGS is committed to safeguarding the whole school community and aim to ensure that students, parents and staff know what to do if they have a concern about themselves or others.

During the school day, students know that they can speak to any member of staff and that they will be supported to speak to one of the school’s designated safeguarding leads – Ms Bevan (Deputy Headteacher DSL) or Mrs Craig (Deputy Headteacher DDSL.) Similarly, parents and carers contacting the school office during the school day with a safeguarding concern will also be able to speak to Ms Bevan or Mrs Craig. 

However, we are aware that parents, carers and students may have safeguarding worries or concerns which emerge or take place out of school hours, such as evenings and weekends and felt it important to share the following information with you:

In the case of an emergency dial 999

In the case of a serious out of school hours safeguarding concern which warrants immediate professional advice and support but does not warrant calling 999 please use the following numbers:

· Safeguarding Concern About a Child - 03000 41 11 11

· Safeguarding Concern About a Child  (out of hours – evenings and weekends) - 03000 41 91 91

· Safeguarding Concerns About an Adult – 03000 41 61 61

· Safeguarding Concerns About an Adult – 03000  41 91 91

· Kent and Medway Young People’s Mental Health Service – 111 (Option 2) or 0800 011 34 74

· Online Safety Concerns, including reporting harmful content online - CEOP Education

· Release the Pressure (free 24 hour in the moment help for anyone aged 16 or over) – 0800 107 0160