Child Protection

Every Child Matters: Change for Children

The Every Child Matters agenda looks at the specific needs of children.

At Bedford High School Pastoral Care is the structural framework that underpins academic achievement. It supports a child through their school life and ensures that the 5 key areas below are realised.

As teachers, we constantly strive to make sure our pupils are happy, feel supported and safe. Through the delivery of consistently good teaching and the implementation of support mechanisms, our pupils become successful, confident individuals who will, in time enjoy a healthy approach to economic independence.

As individual teachers we are aware when things are not going well for a child and it is our responsibility to ensure that any identified need is reported to either the Head of Year/Key Stage/Head of Department/Assistant Head/Pastoral.

In this way we can ensure that matters are discussed internally and the necessary guidance or referral made to support the child.

For further information, please download our our Child Protection Policy (see download on the right).