Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
At Abbey Manor College we are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of all students. As part of this commitment, we have a legal responsibility to inform Children’s Social Care of any child protection concerns.
All reports are taken seriously and handled with the utmost confidentiality. Remember, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Your prompt action can make a significant difference in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.
If you are concerned about a child, please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) in the first instance, using the contact details below - or via our contact form at the bottom of this page.
Useful Links
We have a selection of useful links at the bottom of the page.
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Ms Nicola Keast Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead |
Mr Haji Munye Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL) |
Mr Hugh Thompson Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead |
Relevant College Policies
Child Protection and Safeguarding PolicyE-Safety Policy
Useful Links
Concerns about gang cultureReporting a hate crimeConcerns about terrorist or extremist behaviour Online and E-Safety Concerns Information about Online Safety from the NSPCCConcerns about Consent A safe space for teenagers worried about sexual behaviour
Concerns about Children and Drug & Alcohol Abuse Free, Safe and Anonymous Online Counselling for Young People 
Telephone Helplines
Samaritans – Free Call 24 hours a day 116 123
Childline - Call 0800 1111
Talking Teens – A Free Course for Parents & Carers
Family Thrive Early Help Co-ordinators are running a free course for parents or carers of teenagers and pre-teens who are looking to better understand and communicate with them – It offers an opportunity to understand what’s going on in the adolescent brain and how to understand their feelings and behaviours using an authoritative parenting style.
(Free) sessions will focus on relationships within the family, communication, negotiation, decision-making and strategies to reduce conflict.
Talking Teens Flyer for more information
Are you worried about a child?
If you are concerned about the safety and welfare of a child, you can contact the Lewisham Multi-Agency Safeguarding (MASH) Hub, which provides a single point of access to services with a duty to keep children safe.
• Email MashAgency@lewisham.gov.uk
• Daytime Hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Call 0208 314.6660
• Out of Hours (6pm – 8am Monday to Friday and 8am Sat to 8am Monday)
When MASH receive a referral, the agencies within the team can share information with a social worker, who will use this to decide what help the child and family need and whether the child is at risk of harm.
MHST Education Wellbeing Service – Free advice and resources
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for wellbeing advice, support and resources to help support your child?
• Email lewishamMHST@slam.nhs.uk
• Call 020 3228 1000 and ask to speak to someone in MHST
MHST also run Virtual Coffee Mornings each Friday, 10-11am, for parents and carers.
This is a safe place to share and listen to experiences, discuss challenges and ask questions.
Please contact Mr Munye for more details on how to sign up and attend.
