Safeguarding | The Motiv8 School

Designated Safeguarding Lead & Safeguarding Structure Statement

The Motiv8 School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment in which all learners can thrive. Safeguarding and child protection are central to our ethos and practice.
Safeguarding Leadership Team
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Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Si McGrath
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL): Jack Abraham
Proprietors / Safeguarding Governors: Liz Dickinson & Lee Dickinson

Key Responsibilities
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The DSL is responsible for leading safeguarding practice across the school, including:
• Managing and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Liaising with the Local Authority MASH & LADO
• Supporting learners and families where safeguarding needs exist
• Maintaining accurate and secure safeguarding records
• Delivering and overseeing staff safeguarding training
• Ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

All staff have a duty to report concerns immediately to the DSL or Deputy DSL.
Sefton Local Authority Safeguarding Contacts
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Sefton Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): 0345 140 0845
Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours): 0151 934 3555
LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer): 0151 934 3783 | lado@sefton.gov.uk

Knowsley MASH Team: 0151 443 2600
Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours): 0151 443 2600
LADO: ladoinbox@knowsley.gov.uk

Wirral Integrated Front Door (formerly MASH): 0151 606 2008
Contact for concerns (outside office hours): Telephone 0151 677 6557
Emergency services: 999 – If a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, you should contact the police urgently.

Prevent Duty

At The Motiv8 School, safeguarding is our highest priority. As part of this, we are fully committed to fulfilling our responsibilities under the Prevent Duty to protect pupils from the risk of radicalisation, extremism and all forms of extremist ideology.

We recognise that vulnerable young people may be at increased risk of being targeted or influenced online or in the community. Our staff are trained to identify concerns, understand early warning signs and take swift, appropriate action in line with statutory guidance.

Our approach includes:

– Staff training on Prevent and recognising signs of radicalisation
– A curriculum that promotes critical thinking, respect and tolerance
– Teaching pupils how to stay safe online and in the community
– Strong emphasis on British Values, equality and celebrating diversity
– Clear safeguarding procedures for reporting and responding to concerns
– Partnership working with parents, carers and external agencies
– We encourage open discussion and mutual respect, helping students confidently challenge harmful viewpoints and make safe, positive decisions.

Through vigilance, education and support, we promote a safe and inclusive school environment where pupils can thrive, feel valued and develop into responsible citizens.

Safeguarding Policy

GDPR & Data Protection Statement

At The Motiv8 School, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our pupils, parents, staff and visitors. We comply fully with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We collect and process personal data only when necessary to:

– Provide education and support to our pupils
– Safeguard pupils and promote their welfare
– Meet our legal and statutory duties
– Support the effective running of the school

We ensure that personal data is:

– Collected for clear, lawful purposes
– Used only as required for education, safeguarding or administration
– Stored securely and only kept for as long as necessary
– Accessed only by authorised staff
– Shared only with trusted partners when there is a legal basis (e.g., local authority, social care, exam boards, NHS services)

Your Rights

Under GDPR, individuals have the right to:

– Access their personal data
– Request that incorrect or incomplete information is corrected
– Request deletion of data (where legally appropriate)
– Restrict or object to certain types of data processing
– Be informed about how their data is used

Requests can be made by contacting the school.

How We Keep Data Safe

– We use secure systems and processes to protect all personal information, including:
– Password-protected systems
– Secure data storage and disposal
– Staff training in data protection and confidentiality
– Controlled access to personal information
– Policies and monitoring to ensure compliance

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