At Bradfield Secondary School we take the safeguarding of our pupils very seriously.

We encourage and guide our pupils to adopt safe practices and live healthy lifestyles.

We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We have safeguarding policies and systems in place to help their safety, and to ensure a consistent approach to practices throughout the school, followed by all staff. We regularly undertake training, and our policy is reviewed annually and in line with any changes made to Keeping Children Safe in Education, which you can view below.

We are committed to working closely with parents and carers for the benefit of our pupils. We also work with professionals to help families receive any support that they require. 

Report Concerns Online

If you need to report a safeguarding or bullying concern online, you can contact the Safeguarding Team directly using the button below. This will open your email application so you can send your concern securely. This provides a quick and accessible way to raise concerns outside of face-to-face conversations.

Report Bullying Report Safeguarding

Key Contacts

If you are worried about the health, wellbeing or safety of a pupil you must talk to one of the Safeguarding Team. If you are unable to contact them you can ask the school office staff to find them and ask them to speak to you straight away about a confidential and urgent matter.

Safeguarding Team

Out Of Hours

Please be aware that during weekends and school holidays you will not be able to contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Designated Safeguarding Deputies. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or young person during these times, please contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855 (24-hour service) 

If you think a child or a young person is in immediate danger, please call the Police on 999 at any time.

If you are a child or young person and are worried or feel unsafe then you can get help from Childline a free, private and confidential service. You can chat online or on the phone, 0800 1111, any time.

Safeguarding is not taught as a discrete subject at Bradfield, but is an important part of every child's education.

Safeguarding Curriculum Intent 

Safe children are successful learners. Through a range of curriculum areas in school, we intend to deliver effective learning experiences in line with KCSIE that enable pupils to be able to recognise safeguarding concerns so they can live safe, happy and successful lives.

Whilst safeguarding is everybody’s concern, this curriculum is primarily delivered through personal development lessons, and the form tutor and assembly programme in each year group.

Bradfield school’s safeguarding mission statement:

To protect children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development, ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes. Enabling all staff to always act in the best interest of children thus creating a culture of Safeguarding across the whole school.

Our curriculum is enhanced through a range of external visitors, such as police officers, who talk to students about community issues and staying safe, including: 

  • Road Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Dark nights
  • Safe People
  • Drugs and Alcohol Awareness.
  • Online Safety
  • Knife and Gun Crime

We  provide regular Safeguarding Updates for Parents and Carers linked to topics explored in school.

Key Documents

Our school safeguarding policies are available on the policies page.

Useful Links

Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance for schools on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

Working Together To Safeguard Children multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.

Sheffield Directory Get information and advice, and discover local groups, activities and services in your area.

What is the Prevent Duty?

The Prevent duty is a legal responsibility placed on schools, local authorities and other public services to help stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
It forms part of the government’s wider counter‑terrorism strategy and focuses on early intervention—identifying concerns before a situation becomes harmful.
Prevent also includes Channel, a programme that offers confidential support to individuals who may be vulnerable to radicalisation.

Understanding Extremism and Radicalisation

  • Radicalisation is the process by which someone comes to support extremist ideas or terrorism.
  • Extremism refers to vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance.

Children and young people can be exposed to extremist materials or influences—often online—that may put them at risk. These risks are now considered when deciding whether a child needs early help, targeted support or protection.

What to Do if You’re Worried

If you are concerned that a child or young person may be at risk of extremism or radicalisation, contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub:
0114 273 4855

Warning Signs to Look Out For

There is no single indicator, but signs could include:

  • Withdrawing from friends or family
  • Using words or phrases that sound scripted or rehearsed
  • Being unwilling or unable to explain their views
  • Showing sudden disrespect towards others
  • Increased anger or irritability
  • Greater secrecy, especially around internet activity

Young people may be particularly vulnerable if they have low self‑esteem or have experienced bullying or discrimination. Extremist groups may try to exploit these feelings by offering a sense of belonging or purpose, encouraging them to distance themselves from those around them.

Further Information

For practical advice and guidance on preventing extremism and radicalisation, visit: Educate Against Hate

Operation Encompass an initiative which enhances communication between the police and schools where a child or young person is at risk from domestic abuse.

Community wellbeing links for families.

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CEOP – Online Safety

If children or young people, or parents or carers are worried about the way someone has been communicating with a child or young person online, you can visit Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command online to make a report and seek support using the link below:

CEOP Safety Centre