Safeguarding

 

 

Our Safeguarding Commitment 

At Onside, we believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All staff receive regular safeguarding training and are expected to maintain a child-centred approach in all their work. Every decision we make is guided by the question: “What is in the best interests of the child?” 

This commitment aligns with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023) and is embedded across our curriculum, pastoral care, and daily practice. 

Onside Education Safeguarding Team 2025/2026 

Site One: 

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Adam Gray  
  • Deputy DSL: Lauren Johnsom 
  • Safeguarding Officer: Ellis Tonks 

Useful Safeguarding Resources and Support Contacts 

Below are links to a range of local and national safeguarding services that may be helpful to parents, carers, and professionals: 

  • Staffordshire Children’s Advice and Support (SCAS) 

For safeguarding concerns or referrals regarding children and young people (Pre-birth to age 18) who do not have an allocated worker: 

  • Phone (Referrals / Advice): 0300 111 8007 (select Option 1)  
  • Emergency Duty Service (Outside Working Hours): 0345 604 2886 

 

  • General Enquiries (Children’s Services-related) 

 

 

  • Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) 

For professional-level queries or safeguarding oversight: 

  • Phone (General Enquiries): 01785 277151 

 

  • Barnardo’s
    www.barnardos.org.uk 
  • NSPCC
    www.nspcc.org.uk