Safeguarding
Information for students, parents and carers
Cedars Upper School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and other adults who visit or work with us to share this commitment.
As a school we ensure that we are compliant with all legislative and statutory guidance, most notably:
Should you have concerns about the safety of a student or any general safeguarding matters please contact our safeguarding team on safeguarding@cedarsupper.co.uk
To view our school Behaviour policy and procedure please click here.
To view our Safeguarding Policy please click here.
If you have any Safeguarding concerns, please email safeguarding@cedarsupper.co.uk
Information for Visitors
Safeguarding Action and Procedure Flow Chart
Please click here to see Safeguarding Action and Procedure Flow Chart.
Operation Encompass
Domestic Abuse Notification
Domestic abuse is often a hidden crime that is not reported to the police. Therefore, data held by the police can only provide a partial picture of the actual level of domestic abuse experienced. Many cases will not enter the criminal justice process as they are not reported to the police.
At Cedars Upper School, we are working in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedfordshire Police to identify and provide support to pupils who have experienced domestic abuse in their home. Nationally this scheme is called Operation Encompass. On receipt of any information from the Police, the designated safeguard lead will decide on the appropriate support the child needs, this could be silent or overt.
If you yourself are a victim of domestic abuse or are concerned about someone who is, please contact the Police or use these details below:
Useful contact numbers:
0300 300 8585 - Ask for the Freedom programme
Useful websites:
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/
https://www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now/phone-the-helpline/
Missing Person Notification
Operation Encompass is the reporting tool sending the relevant information to schools, before midday of the next school day when a child or young person has been reported missing to the police, whether that is by yourself or respective guardian.
This will enable Cedars Upper School (as professional safeguarding partner) to be made aware of the missing incident and be in a position to support the child should they still make their way into school. As a professional partner Cedars Upper School are also able to complete a ‘safeguarding check’ on the child.
