Safeguarding information
Safeguarding
At Herschel Grammar school, the safety and wellbeing of all pupils is of the utmost importance.
No child should suffer harm, either at home or at school. Everyone who works at Herschel Grammar School has a responsibility to make sure that all our young people are safe.
What do we mean by safeguarding?
Safeguarding is defined as:
- providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge
- protecting children from maltreatment. whether that is within or outside the home, including online
- preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health and development
- ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and
- taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
If you have concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing you should contact a member of the safeguarding team using the safeguarding email address: safeguarding@herschel.slough.sch.uk
The safeguarding team for 2026-27 is:
| Designated Safeguarding Lead: |
Mrs Katrina Rodriguez |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: |
Mr Graham Parsons
Mrs Taniya Malik
Ms Jo Rockall
Mr Michael Bourne
Ms Emma Wood
Mrs Baljinder Chall |
To contact a member of the Safeguarding team in an emergency, please call the school Reception on 01753 520950.
Worried about a child out of school hours?
If you have a serious concern for the immediate safety or well-being of a student out of school hours (including evenings, weekends and school holidays) please contact the Emergency Out of Hours number for Berkshire:
01344 351999
If the child does not live in Berkshire, please contact the Children’s Social Care for the area the child lives in.
If you think your concern relates to a crime, Thames Valley Police can be contacted on 101 or 999.
A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
The safeguarding principles adhered to by the school are compliant with the statutory guidance provided in the document Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026
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