SAFEGUARDING AT FHHS

At Fountain Head House School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where all pupils feel secure and valued.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

We follow the statutory guidance outlined in:

Our safeguarding policies and procedures are reviewed annually and are available to all parents, carers, and stakeholders.

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)

Lead DSL:
Dan Turner
07821 679783
Dan.Turner@fhhschools.com

Deputy DSL:
Thereza de Lucca – Head Teacher

Thereza.DeLucca@fhhschools.com

Safeguarding Team:

Kate Buck – Deputy Head Teacher

Sue Clarke – Assistant Head Teacher - SENDCO

Safeguarding Governor:

Julie Smith

Reporting Concerns

If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact the DSL team immediately using the details above.

You can also contact:

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
KOOTH: https://www.kooth.com online help and chat for mental health and wellbeing
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO): 01872 326536 lado@cornwall.gov.uk

Working Together

We work closely with local safeguarding partners, including social care, police, and health services, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child.

Operation Encompass – Fountain Head House School is an Operation Encompass School

NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe – Fountain Head House School is a pilot school of the new SEND version of Speak Out, Stay Safe.

SGF Silver Award School – Fountain Head House School is a SGF Silver Award School

Sgf Silver Award Winner

Congratulations to Fountain Head House School on achieving the #TeamSGF SAFE SILVER Award!

At Fountain Head House, safeguarding isn’t a policy on a shelf – it’s a living, breathing part of school life. Under the leadership of Dan Turner, Designated Safeguarding Lead, the school has created a deeply embedded safeguarding culture that is both proactive and inclusive.

Dan leads with creativity and compassion – from coffee mornings and video content to newsletters and one-to-one chats, he makes safeguarding conversations accessible to every parent, in whatever form works best for them.

Just as importantly, the team prioritises hearing the child’s voice, ensuring that every young person feels seen, heard and safe. Safeguarding here is a shared responsibility – embraced by the whole staff team, championed by leaders, and rooted in trust and communication.

This is what a safeguarding-first school looks like.

Well done to Dan, Thereza, Kate, Sue and the whole Fountain Head House School team!

Staying Safe Online

With the increased access children have to devices that can connect to the internet, it has never been more important to understand how to be safe when using online content.

Whether children are accessing images, online games, social media platforms or just surfing the web, as part of their homework, they need to remain safe.

At Fountain Head House School we take Online Safety seriously and wanted to share some useful information with parents/carers/guardians and children to help raise awareness of this important subject area.

Online Safety

We use robust filtering and monitoring systems to protect pupils online. Our curriculum includes digital literacy and online safety education, helping children navigate the digital world safely.

Online Safety – Advice for Parents/Carers

FHHS - PSHE/Safeguarding Autumn 2 Bulletin

Useful Resources for Online Safety

CEOP Education – a selection of online safety resources for parents/carers including help videos on social media and online gaming

SWGfL – Online Safety Guidance for Parents – A range of downloadable resources for parents including topics on gaming, bullying, live streaming, apps and instant messaging

UK Safer Internet Centre – Parents and Carers – Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online