The safeguarding of our students is our number one priority at Desborough College. We are committed to creating an environment in which every young person feels safe, valued, listened to and able to seek help. We educate students about a wide range of safeguarding issues, helping them to recognise risks, make informed decisions and know where and how to seek support. Central to this is the positive relationships we build with our students; we want every young person to know that there are trusted adults within school who are approachable and ready to listen. All staff receive regular safeguarding training, including how to recognise signs that a student may be at risk, how and who to report concerns to, and we invest in software to help identify any concerning trends and patterns so that we can respond to contextual safeguarding concerns that are arising swiftly.
We maintain a razor-sharp focus on safeguarding through regular internal audits, alongside rigorous audits and support from colleagues within the Pioneer Educational Trust. Our large and experienced safeguarding team brings together professionals who work closely with external agencies to ensure that students receive the right support at the right time, particularly when they need it most. We also recognise the vital role families play in keeping young people safe and work closely with parents and carers to understand concerns, coordinate support and promote positive outcomes. Through strong systems, highly trained staff, effective partnerships and, above all, positive relationships with our students and families, we are committed to ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of school life.
We maintain a razor-sharp focus on safeguarding through regular internal audits, alongside rigorous audits and support from colleagues within the Pioneer Educational Trust. Our large and experienced safeguarding team brings together professionals who work closely with external agencies to ensure that students receive the right support at the right time, particularly when they need it most. We also recognise the vital role families play in keeping young people safe and work closely with parents and carers to understand concerns, coordinate support and promote positive outcomes. Through strong systems, highly trained staff, effective partnerships and, above all, positive relationships with our students and families, we are committed to ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of school life.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Dr Parimal Bhatt, Headteacher – Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Jacob Theisinger, Strategic Behaviour Lead – Senior Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Damian Edwards, Deputy Headteacher – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Will Jamieson, Behaviour and Mentoring Manager - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ms Miranda Absalom, Behaviour and Mentoring Officer – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Jacob Theisinger, Strategic Behaviour Lead – Senior Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Damian Edwards, Deputy Headteacher – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Will Jamieson, Behaviour and Mentoring Manager - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ms Miranda Absalom, Behaviour and Mentoring Officer – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
