Keeping Children Safe

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY!

If you have a concern about a child or family in our setting please speak to the designated safeguarding lead or deputy safeguarding leads on the school gate. You can also email admin@tanglewood.essex.sch.uk or call 01245 352788

Our designated safeguarding lead is:

• Debs Watson (Headteacher)

Our deputy safeguarding leads are:

• Donna MacDonald (Deputy Headteacher)

• Rose Harmer (Inclusion Manager)

Our designated safeguarding governor is:

• Mrs Ann Davidson (Chair of Governors)

Please click here to see:

• Child Protection Policy 2026

• Effective Support For Children and Families in Essex (ESCB - Oct 2021)

See also: https://www.essexeffectivesupport.org.uk/home/

• Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE - September 2025)

• Safer Recruitment Statement

• Southend, Essex & Thurrock (S.E.T) Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures (2025)

• Keeping Under Fives Safe Online

• Online Safety for Under Fives (NSPCC)

See also:

• https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/keeping-your-under-five-safe-online

• https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/0-5/

• The Prevent Duty

• Working Together to Safeguard Children (DfE )