Safeguarding
If your child has a safeguarding concern, we recommend they speak to their class teacher in the first instance, or another member of staff they feel comfortable with.
If you have a safeguarding concern, you can speak to any member of staff, but we recommend the first point of contact is the school’s DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead).
St James Alternative School:
- Lead DSL - Kirsty Swierkowski
- Michelle Hill - Deputy DSL
Abingdon Sports College
- Lead DSL - Neil Reynolds
- Backup DSL - Lauren Kennedy
The Old Library
- Lead DSL - James Shaffer
- Backup DSL - Clare Watson
Warbreck Middle School
- Lead DSL - Mark Watson
- Backup DSL - Katrina Lund
Woodlands and Small Provision
- Lead DSL - Frankie Hargreaves
- Backup DSL - Donna Wood
If you prefer to speak to our founder and proprietor, please call Kirsty-Anne Pugh on 07717 525306, available 24 hours per day.
Kirsty Swierkowski – Group Safeguarding Lead.
Mark Walton – Group Safeguarding Deputy Lead.
The Alternative School subscribes to the Local Authority Safeguarding Advice Line.
Safeguarding Partners
• The UK Safer Internet Centre