Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is our utmost priority as a school. We know that, when children feel safe and secure, they are able to learn, to flourish and to succeed. At Gleadless, we work closely with our families and with a range of external agencies to make sure that our children have access to what they need and deserve. 

Our Safeguarding Team

At Gleadless, all staff and governors are trained to carry out their statutory safeguarding duties. We also have an enhanced team of staff who have designated responsibilities for safeguarding children. This team offers a wealth of support to both children and their families. If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of any young person in our school, you can contact a member of the safeguarding team:

• In person at the school office
• Via telephone on 01142399705 and asking for a member of the safeguarding team
• Via email on enquiries@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk

Our setting is closed during the holiday period; however, safeguarding remains everyone's responsibility.

For professionals only: If you need to contact the school regarding a Child Protection Conference, Core Group, Strategy Meeting, Child Death Notification, or another urgent safeguarding matter, please email: safeguarding@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk

This email will be checked periodically during school closures.

If your concern relates to the immediate safety or welfare of a child, please do not wait for a response from this mailbox.

Please use the contacts below to access support and report concerns.

Local Support and Safeguarding Contacts

Emergency

• If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999.
• Contact The Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855 (24 hours) if you have a safeguarding concern about a child.
• If a young person under 16 attends Sheffield Children's Hospital because of their mental health, hospital staff will refer them to the STAR Team. STAR service - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust  

Non-Emergency

Police

• For non-emergency concerns, contact 101.

Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

• Sheffield Mental Health Guide: Local support when you're feeling low. Local support when you're feeling low

National Support

• Childline: 0800 1111
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
• Samaritans: 116 123
• NHS: 111 for urgent medical or mental health advice

Our Safeguarding Policy

Our latest safeguarding policy can be found in the 'statutory information' section of our school website.

What Do Our Parents Think?

In July 2025, we asked our parents and carers 'Does your child feel safe at school?'

96.3% of those who responded to the survey agreed or strongly agreed with this: