Welcome to
Safeguarding
At Thomas Adams, the safeguarding and wellbeing of all our students is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive environment where every student can thrive. We work in partnership with families, carers, and external agencies to protect children from harm and to promote their welfare.
Meet The
Safeguarding Team
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputies are trained to the highest standards and are available to support any concerns.
- DSL – Miss Rowena Turner
- Deputy DSLs – Miss Terri-ann Plant, Mrs Jennifer Whitfield, Mr Mark Cooper, Mr Liam Allen and Mrs Donna Peel
- Safeguarding Governor – Mr Matthew Barrett
OUR APPROACH TO
Safeguarding
We follow the latest statutory guidance, including:
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Trust-wide and school-specific Child Protection Policies
We are vigilant in:
- Preventing abuse, neglect, bullying, and exploitation
- Identifying mental health concerns early
- Supporting vulnerable students and those with SEND or SEMH needs
- Promoting safe online behaviours and digital literacy
Reporting Concerns
We encourage students, parents, and staff to speak up.
If you’re worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing:
- Talk to any trusted adult at school
- Speak directly with the DSL or a Deputy DSL
- Contact safeguarding@tas.318education.co.uk (for staff, parents and external agencies) or tellus@tas.318education.co.uk (for students)
In an emergency outside school hours, call 999 or 101, or contact Shropshire Children’s Services on 03456789021.
THE THOMAS ADAMS
People
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Pastoral and mentoring teams
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1:1 confidential listening service provided by the School Chaplain
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Targeted services, offered in school, such as Heads Up, Social Prescribing and the Mental Health Support Team (BeeU)
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Access
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Student Wellbeing Ambassadors
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Early Help Support Hubs (EHAST)
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Community Health Nursing Team
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Resources
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Parenting Team or PEGS
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Online courses to support a variety of family needs
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External referrals to BeeU, We are With You, Catch 22, Resolve, or Social Care services
Safeguarding
Operation Encompass
Thomas Adams School is part of Operation Encompass. This is a police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people who experience Domestic Abuse.
Operation Encompass means that the police will share information about Domestic Abuse incidents with our school when they have been called to a domestic incident.
The Operation Encompass information is stored in line with all other confidential safeguarding and child protection information.
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Policies & Downloads
You can access the following safeguarding documents via our Policies links in the footer menu below:
- Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
- Online Safety and Filtering Policy
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- RSHE Policy
- Staff Code of Conduct
- Safer Recruitment Policy
Online Safety
We are committed to keeping our students safe online through:
- Curriculum content and awareness campaigns
- Filtering and monitoring of school devices
- Guidance for parents on managing digital risks at home
For Students
You can speak with any adult in school, or access:
- Wellbeing Ambassadors (Drop-in: Monday & Thursday lunchtimes)
- Heads Up (Drop in Monday lunchtimes)
- Pastoral Teams and Heads of Year
- School Nurse drop in (See Student Briefing for upcoming dates)
If you are a parent or carer with a safeguarding concern, please do not hesitate to contact the school. We are here to help.
Contact
The Thomas Adams School
Lowe Hill
Wem
Shropshire
SY4 5UB
Tel: +44 1939 237000