Safeguarding

“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility” – KCSiE 2026

At Thomas Ashton School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every student feels valued, respected, and protected from harm.

All staff receive regular child protection and safeguarding training to ensure they can recognise concerns, respond appropriately, and help keep our students safe. This ongoing training enables staff to understand current safeguarding issues and provides them with the knowledge and confidence to support students effectively and take appropriate action when concerns arise.

If you have a safeguarding concern or need support, please contact the Safeguarding Team:

Email - safeguardingtas@newbridgegroup.org

Tel: 0161 368 6208

Meet the Safeguarding Team

David Butterworth – Head Teacher (DSL)
Victoria Donnelly – Senior Leader for Safeguarding and Pastoral Care (DSL)
Ruby Taylor – Pastoral and Intervention Co-ordinator (DSL)
Chelsea Artus – Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Tanya Bebbington - Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Emma Stewart – Deputy Head (DDSL)
Alan Brown – Assistant Head (DDSL)
Collette Walker – Behaviour Lead (DDSL)
Joanne Woodhead – Class Teacher (DDSL)
Emma Davidson – Safeguarding link governor

If something is worrying you, please speak to a member of the safeguarding team. We are here to help and support you.

If the school is closed and your concern is urgent or you believe a child is at risk of harm, please you can call Tameside Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0161 342 4101

Monday to Wednesday 8:30am to 5pm
Thursday 8:30am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 – 4pm

After these times, you can contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0161 342 2222

Or you can speak to someone at Childline on 0800 1111. Calls are free and confidential. You can also contact someone through the Childline website.

If a child is in immediate danger, contact the police by calling 999.

Policies

Newbridge Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy

Keeping children safe in education 2026: September 2026

Working together to safeguard children 2026

LADO

The role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) oversees concerns or allegations involving adults who work with children. If an adult may have harmed a child, poses a risk to children, or their suitability to work with children is questioned, the concern should be reported immediately to the Headteacher or Designated Safeguarding Lead, who will seek LADO advice where appropriate.

Contact details: Tel. 0161 342 4343 and select option 3 for advice. LADO referrals are by the email address only ladoreferrals@tameside.gov.uk