Blackburn Central High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, both physical and emotional, of every pupil, inside and outside of school. We implement a whole school preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that worries them. We will always act in the best interest of the child.
Staff are provided with regular safeguarding training, briefings and updates to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge needed to identity safeguarding concerns. Students are also provided with regular information and education about keeping safe and the importance of their health and wellbeing.
Private fostering statement - Where a period of UK homestay lasts 28 days or more for a child aged under 16, or under 18 for a child with SEND, this may amount to private fostering under the Children Act 1989. Where the school becomes aware of a pupil being privately fostered, they will notify the LA as soon as possible to allow the LA to conduct any necessary checks.
Our safeguarding team
Safeguarding email: safeguarding@bchs.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Power - 07715269475 - NPower797@bchs.co.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Archer – 01254 55736 - SArcher512@bchs.co.uk
Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Mr Khan
Safeguarding Officer: Miss Corbelli
For issues that require the attention of the police, non-urgent crimes and concerns, info can be found at Lancashire Constabulary - Report Online or telephone 101.
In case of an emergency always dial 999.
