Safeguarding
What is Safeguarding?
Oakgrove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The school has a culture of vigilance to identify, report, record, offer help and support as early as possible if a concern for safety and welfare arises. The school works with the appropriate partner agencies. These include Milton Keynes Council, the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Thames Valley Police, NHS and the Children’s and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Students may also work with the Terence Higgins Trust/iCASH, Service Six, Young Carers and Child Bereavement UK, to name just a few.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
For any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child, please do not hesitate to contact one of the safeguarding team at Oakgrove School on 01908 545300.
- The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Oakgrove School is Rachel Cooke
- The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads for Oakgrove Primary and Nursery are Heather Loake and Verity Walsh
- The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads for Oakgrove Secondary are Ben Robinson and Georgina Smith
Safeguarding Governors
- The safeguarding governor for Oakgrove School is Mark Taylor
- The safeguarding governor for Kingsbridge Educational Trust (KET) is Cathy Cornes
Further Information
Oakgrove School has produced a safeguarding guide and leaflet, with useful information and links to organisations who can offer further support:
