Safeguarding children is taken very seriously at Highams Park School. If you are concerned about a student’s welfare and wish to talk to a member of staff, please don’t hesitate to contact them at school on the main school phone number. If you are unsure who to speak to ask for Mr James Lampshire (
All school staff are subject to enhanced criminal record checks by the Disclosure and Barring Sevice before they commence work in the school. All staff receive regular updated training in Safeguarding procedures and are required to read and implement "Keeping Children Safe in Education" the government's key Safeguarding guidance document.
Key Highams Park Safeguarding documents can be found in the 'Policies' section of the website.
Useful information for parents and students on wide-ranging issues related to keeping children safe can be found on Firefly.
18/3/2020
Dear Students,
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, you may be worried that at some point some of the staff/support here in school may not be available. However, be reassured that there are still many services able to help you should you feel you need it. Should you feel like you need to speak to somebody please do get in touch with one of the following:
0800 1111 | |
0800 1111 | |
www.kooth.com | |
0808 800 5000 |
If you have a social worker or are getting support from CAMHS then please call the following numbers should you need them:
Waltham Forest Social Care: 020 8496 2310
Waltham Forest CAMHS: 0300 555 1247
Even if you are not able to come into school but need to speak to somebody here who you trust, then please do email us and one of us will respond to you! Below are the emails for your safeguarding team contacts:
Remember! Do not suffer in silence and if you need help please contact somebody!