At Walton Hall the safeguarding of students and staff is an absolute priority. We have a large and dedicated safeguarding team who meet weekly to discuss any concerns raised. The school works closely with local agencies to provide support and advice to students and their families.
The Safeguarding team
| Julie Wood - Principal | Designated safeguarding lead |
| Laura Paget - Vice Principal | Deputy safeguarding lead |
| Chris Frid - Head of care | Deputy safeguarding lead |
| Donna Norton - School Therapist | Deputy safeguarding lead |
| Dawn Wall - Assistant Principal and Designated Teacher | Deputy safeguarding lead |
| Karen Walker - Assistant Principal | Deputy safeguarding lead |
| Alex Steer - Assistant Principal | Deputy safeguarding lead |
| Heather Rigby - School Nurse |
Our link academy councillor for safeguarding is Elizabeth Pohl.
Please click each link to download our safeguarding policies:
Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy 2024-25
Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
Online Safety Policy (e-safety)
Safeguarding contact information
Staffordshire
Staffordshire’s Children's Advice and Support Service (SCAS) 0300 111 8007
Out of office hours: 0345 604 2886
Visit website: https://www.staffsscb.org.uk/
Stoke on Trent
Advice and referral team: 01782 235100
Out of office hours: 01782 234234
Visit website: https://safeguardingchildren.stoke.gov.uk/
Shropshire
Visit website: https://www.shropshiresafeguardingcommunitypartnership.co.uk/
Cheshire East
Visit website: Cheshire East Safeguarding Children's Partnership (CESCP)
Childline
Phone number: 0800 1111
Visit website: https://www.childline.org.uk/
NSPCC
Phone number: 0800 8005000
Visit website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/