Safeguarding at CEDARS Short Stay School – Information for Professionals
At CEDARS Short Stay School, safeguarding is embedded across every aspect of our provision. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with external professionals, including social workers, youth workers, education officers, and health teams. All concerns are logged through MyConcern, where appropriate action is taken.
Our Safeguarding Framework
We follow:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2024)
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) procedures
Our safeguarding policy is updated annually and is available upon request.
Designated Safeguarding Team
- DSL: Ian Snead. (Deputy Head) SneadI@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk
- Deputy DSL(s):
Lee McCartney (Head teacher) l.mccartney@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk and Anj Sharma sharmaa@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.ukAll designated leads receive enhanced safeguarding training and supervision.
Multi-Agency Working
We actively engage in:
- Child Protection Conferences
- Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings
- Strategy discussions
- Early Help assessments
We recognise the importance of professional curiosity and consistent communication between agencies.
Reporting Concerns
If you are working with a student and have concerns:
- Call us directly on 01782 973760
- Email: SneadI@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk
l.mccartney@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk or
sharmaa@cedarsnewcastle.staffs.sch.uk
We follow a secure, confidential, and timely response process. We value your partnership in keeping our students safe and supported.