SAFEGUARDING

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At Francis Holland Regent’s Park we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils.

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SAFEGUARDING

All staff, whether teachers or support staff, undertake regular safeguarding training and are confident to act on and report any concerns.

For any enquiries or concerns about safeguarding, please refer to the Safeguarding Team:

Ms Colette Mahieu
Deputy Head Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) colette.mahieu@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Mr Nick Gridelli
Assistant Head, Head of Sixth Form and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) nicola.gridelli@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Ms Maria Merrigan
Head of Middle School and DDSL maria.merrigan@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Dr Nesrine El Akel
Head of Lower School and DDSL nesrine.el-akel@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Ms Steph Simoni
Safeguarding and Attendance Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead steph.simoni@fhs-nw1.org.uk

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COUNSELLING

The school provides counselling services for our pupils. They can be referred by a member of staff or self-refer by contacting counsellor@fhs-nw1.org.uk and this service is private and confidential.

We subscribe to the Mix Connect, a mental health support service that offer a variety of support options, including articles, online community, local organisation finder and more.

 

URGENT SAFEGUARDING MATTERS

For urgent safeguarding matters which fall outside school hours please contact children’s services for the borough of the child’s residence or call 999 in an emergency. Other helpful contacts:

  • Childline 0800 1111
  • The Mix 0808 808 4994
  • Shout crisis support (text) 85258

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