Safeguarding

We are committed to inspiring, challenging and safeguarding our learners.

Matthew Moss High School is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Young People. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding process and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. 

We are committed to inspiring, challenging and safeguarding our learners, enabling them to become:

• Successful Learners who enjoy learning, make good progress and achieve
• Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
• Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution, both socially and economically, to society.

Any concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of learners should be discussed with one of the following designated safeguarding staff:

Matthew Moss Safeguarding Team:

Concerned about a Young Person?

If you are concerned about a young person, please contact Matthew Moss directly:

Email: safeguarding@mmhs.co.uk

Telephone: 01706 632910

Mentors direct dial: 01706 514951

Our local Children’s Social Care Team

Office hours: 0300 303 0440 

(Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.45pm) 

Out of office hours: 0300 303 8875

Any member of staff can share concerns directly

ehash@rochdale.gov.uk

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)   

The LADO provides management and oversight of individual cases of allegations of abuse made against those who work with children.

Their role is to give advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations; liaise with the Police and other agencies, and monitor the progress of cases to ensure that they are dealt with as quickly as possible consistent with a thorough and fair process. lado@rochdale.gov.uk

Useful Numbers and Websites

Rochdale Childcare Services – 01706 647 474

Anti-terrorism Hotline – 0800 789 321 

DFE Advice Line  – 0370 000 2288

Report extremism

Rochdale Safeguarding

Policies relating to safeguarding and child protection can be found on our centralised policies page at this link and other key documents can be found in the documents section on this page.

The latest Keeping Children Safe in Education documentation can be found here. View Rochdale Safeguarding information here.

The Governing body takes seriously its responsibility under section 175 of the Education Act 2002 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children; and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our school to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and governors, have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm, and that the child’s welfare is our paramount concern. All staff believe that our school should provide a caring, positive safe and stimulating environment that promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child.