What to do if you have a Safeguarding concern?
In an Emergency
If you believe a child is in immediate danger or at risk of significant harm, call the Police on 999 without delay.
During School Hours
If it is not an emergency but you are worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please speak to one of our safeguarding leads:
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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Shainey Slater – Assistant Headteacher
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL): Alexandra Brown – Assistant Headteacher
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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL): Tyson Evans – Head of School
You can contact the safeguarding team via: info@bevington.rbkc.sch.uk
Outside School Hours and During Holidays
If you have concerns about a child outside of school hours, including during school holidays, contact the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea:
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Children’s Services (office hours): 020 7361 3013
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Emergency Duty Team (out of hours): 020 7361 3013
Concerns About Adults Working With Children
If your concern is about a member of staff or volunteer, contact the safeguarding team immediately.
If your concern is about the Head of School or Executive Headteacher, contact the Chairman of the Board of Governors – Mrs Sayers at: info@bevington.rbkc.sch.uk
You can also contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO):
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Telephone: 020 7361 3013
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Email: lado@rbkc.gov.uk
National Support and Advice
If you are unsure what to do but think a child may be at risk, you can speak in confidence to:
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NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
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NSPCC Whistleblowing Advice Line: 0800 028 0285
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Childline (for children): 0800 1111
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Parentline: 0808 800 2222 (free, confidential advice available 24/7)