Safeguarding
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.
We listen to our pupils/students and take seriously what they tell us. All College staff are trained in Child Protection, and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Colleagues are trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Person (DSP).
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils/students are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
Designated Safeguarding Person
Dr Vanessa Mitchell
vmitchell@ladiescollege.ac.gg / 01481 721602
Deputy DSPs
Mrs Rosie de la Fosse
Mrs Carrie Gribbens
Mrs Maggie King
Miss Emma Clements
Mrs Elizabeth Reynolds
Safeguarding Governor: Catharine Walter
Chair of Governors: Caroline Chan
All members of the safeguarding team can be contacted via the school reception 01481 721602
Advice for students
Advice and support for parents
ISCP (Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership)
The ISCP is a multi-agency committee with representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors. It was given legal status in the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2008. Its main purpose is to enhance the safety of children and young people in the islands through promoting effective co-ordination and co-operation between agencies providing services to children and families.
For more information visit http://iscp.gg/article/118674/Parents-and-Carers 
Operation Encompass 
Operation Encompass is a unique police and education intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people exposed to domestic abuse. Operation Encompass report to schools before the start of the next school day when a child or young person has been involved in or exposed to a domestic absuse incident the previous evening. The information is given in strict confidence to the College’s Key Adult to enable support to be given dependent on the needs and wishes of the child.
For more information visit https://www.operationencompass.org/
