Safeguarding

At QPCS, the safety and wellbeing of our students is our paramount priority. We are committed to creating a secure, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, free from abuse, harm, or neglect.

Key Principles

Everyone's Responsibility: Safeguarding is the duty of all staff (teaching, support staff, and volunteers). Staff receive regular, comprehensive training to identify and respond to concerns.

Child-Centred Approach: We always act in the best interest of the child, listening to their voice and taking their concerns seriously.

Prevention is Key: We actively teach students how to stay safe, both online and in the real world, through a robust curriculum and pastoral support.
 

Our Stance on Bullying

QPCS has a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying in any form (physical, verbal, emotional, or cyberbullying). We are committed to fostering a climate of mutual respect and intervene swiftly and effectively whenever bullying is identified. Our goal is to resolve issues quickly, support the victim, and challenge the behaviour of the perpetrator.

Anti Bullying Actions

Reporting Concerns

If you have any safeguarding/child protection concerns about a child at Queens Park Community School, please email or call: 

childprotection@qpcs.brent.sch.uk

020 8438 1700
 

Our 'Tell Somebody' System

We encourage all QPCS students to use our Tell Somebody system to report concerns about themselves or their peers, including bullying or feeling unsafe.

Students can report by:

• Speaking directly to their trusted adult
• Calling or messaging the dedicated Tell Somebody number: 07967 503 518
• Sending an email to the safeguarding team: tellsomebody@qpcs.brent.sch.uk

Our Commitment Includes:

Safe Recruitment: Following rigorous procedures to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children (including DBS checks).

Online Safety: Educating students on responsible technology use and protecting them from cyberbullying, online grooming, and inappropriate content.

Wider Support: Working closely with external agencies (e.g., Children's Social Care, Police, NHS) to ensure students and families receive the necessary support and protection.

We encourage parents and carers to read our full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which is also available on our policies page, for comprehensive details on our procedures.