At The Hyde School, keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. We follow Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidance to ensure all pupils are protected and supported.

All staff and volunteers are trained to recognise signs of harm or risk and know how to respond. We encourage children to speak up about anything that worries them and take all concerns seriously.

We work closely with families and external agencies to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, helping every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Contacts:

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Prevent Lead: Philippa Saving, safeguarding@the hydeschool.co.uk 

• Deputy DSL(s):  Nisha Mehta, Lisa Pratchett, Charlotte Lee Foo Pin, Zareen Oozeerally and Spencer Guy 

• Trust Safeguarding Contact: Caroline Oliver 

Emergency & Support Contacts

• Police: 999 (emergency), 101 (non-urgent)

• MASH (Barnet): 0208 359 4066, MASH@barnet.go.uk

• Children’s Social Care (Brent): 0208 937 4300 (Option 1)

• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000

• ChildLine: 0800 1111

• Non-urgent school concern: safeguarding@thehydeschool.co.uk (checked once every 24 hours when school is closed)

Online Safety Guidance

• Reporting concerns: Think U Know | CEOP Education

• Support for parents/carers: CEOP, Think U Know resources