Safeguarding - What to do if you Have a Concern
Every child and young person at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden has a right to be safe. Safeguarding means keeping our pupils safe from any type of harm or neglect.
The safeguarding team at HLAW will listen to any reports that you make. They will support you or the person affected.
You can report a concern online or by speaking to an adult in school. These concerns could be about things like a bullying incident or something you are worried about. Don't suffer in silence, please make a report!
Full details of safeguarding at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Reporting a concern online - the SHARP system
The SHARP system also allows you to make an anonymous report to our safeguarding team. Please note this system will not be monitored 24 hours a day and we will not be able to respond directly to submissions.
Click HERE to visit the SHARP system.
Reporting a concern at school
It is important that all safeguarding concerns are reported to our safeguarding team as soon as possible, this can be done by:
- speaking directly to a member of the safeguarding team (see below)
- speaking to a member of staff, who will pass on the concern to the safeguarding team
- emailing the safeguarding team (safeguarding@harrislowewillesden.org.uk)
- Calling the school and speaking to a member of the safeguarding team on 0208 838 8700
Our safeguarding team
Getting help outside of school
Some organisations that may also be a helpful and supportive resource are:
- Kooth: Free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support
- Childline: free confidential advice and support, whatever your worry, for children aged 18 or under: 0800 1111
- NSPCC general helpline: if you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact an NSPCC counsellor for help, advice and support: 0808 800 5000
- NSPCC helpline for both children and adults who are victims of sexual abuse in schools. This includes how to contact the police and report crimes if they wish: 0800 136 663