All staff, whether teachers or support staff, undertake regular safeguarding training and are confident to act on and report any concerns.

For any enquiries or concerns about safeguarding, please refer to the Safeguarding Team:

Mr Nick Gridelli- Assistant Head Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) nicola.gridelli@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Ms Colette Mahieu- Deputy Head Pastoral and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) colette.mahieu@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Ms Maria Merrigan- Head Section and DDSL maria.merrigan@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Miss Loretta Herrera- Head of Year and DDSL loretta.herrera@fhs-nw1.org.uk

Counselling

The school provides counselling services for our pupils. They can be referred or self-refer and this service is private and confidential.

We subscribe to the Mix Connect, a mental health support service that offer a variety of support options, including articles, online community, local organisation finder and more.

Urgent Safeguarding Matters

For urgent safeguarding matters which fall outside school hours please contact children’s services for the borough of the child’s residence or call 999 in an emergency. Other helpful contacts:

• Childline 0800 1111
• The Mix 0808 808 4994
• Shout crisis support (text) 85258