Safeguarding

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Contact no: 01204 33 25 33

Email: DSL@boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk

Designated Safeguarding Leads provide safeguarding support for the whole Academy, liaising closely with Bolton Council, emergency services and other relevant supporting organisations.

Our safeguarding team have a duty of care to ensure all our pupils are safe and supported both in school and at home. We work closely with other agencies to ensure the best help and that support is put in place for both students and families.

We are a part of Team Around the School.

Safeguarding Team (ID 1255)

Mrs Platt

Academy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Platt
Mr Hill

Primary Deputy Headteacher | Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Hill
Mrs Kirkman-Galway

Secondary Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Kirkman-Galway
Mrs Prescott

Deputy DSL | CPOMS and EHA

Mrs Prescott
Mrs Farrell

Deputy Headteacher - SLT Link

Mrs Farrell

During the school day staff may be dealing with a number of support requests therefore we are unable to respond to walk-in appointments. We would like to give time to any parent or carer who may have a safeguarding concern therefore please contact main reception on: 01204 332533 once connected please ask the member of staff to contact the safeguarding team to return a call to you. Please leave your full name, your child’s full name and year group and a contact number.

We CANNOT discuss any children with anyone who is not named as a contact for that child.

If you have any immediate concerns about immediate risk of harm to a child or young person who attends our school during out of hours please contact the Police on 999.

If you would like to find out more about our safeguarding support please go back to the home page and select the school phase your child attends.

If you would like further information and support for children’s social services please follow this link:

Worried about a child? – Bolton Safeguarding Children