Safeguarding & Wellbeing

Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing

iBOS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitments, including our Safeguarding, Inclusion and SEND policies.
All staff receive annual Child Protection and Safeguarding update training and are aware of the procedures for passing concerns within the school.

If any members of the school or local community have concerns about the welfare of a child, please pass them on to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mr. Jaumbocus at f.jaumbocus@ibos.education or via the school office on 0203 907 6464.

Anonymous Reporting
Anything you write will be sent anonymously and is confidential. Your report will be sent to Mr. Jaumbocus in the first instance.

NSPCC Reporting
The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance. Young people and adults can contact the NSPCC helpline, Report Abuse in Education on 0800 136 663 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

CEOP Reporting
Child Exploitation and Online Protection command – Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? Make a report to one of CEOP’s Child Protection Advisors.

Fearless is a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. This means you don’t have to give any personal details.

Other useful websites and telephone numbers

Childline – 0800 1111
If you have been a victim of crime: Victim Support

Organisations to support mental health:
Kooth
YoungMinds
Frank – Honest information about drugs

The Proud Trust– to support young people who identify as LGBTQ+

Spotlight on Wellbeing

We believe success at school is determined as much by well-being as it is by academic ability: if students feel healthy and content within themselves and their environment, then they are far more likely to perform to the best of their academic ability.

These links encourage pupils to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing alongside the support they can expect from their teachers.

Headspace is a mobile app that makes practising mindfulness much easier. It can help you learn easy techniques that you can transfer to your everyday life. You can sign up for free on their Take 10 programme – just 10 minutes a day for 10 days.

Have a look at the Mental health foundation to download free videos and podcasts on mindfulness, exercise, diet, relaxation, stress and anxiety.

Happify helps you to develop the skill to boost your emotional wellbeing.

Living Life To The Full covers low mood, stress and all of the common linked problems they can cause. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more.

MoodGYM will help you learn cognitive behavioural therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression.