Safeguarding

Medical Needs Teaching Service fully recognises its responsibilities for child protection and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our policy reflects current legislation, accepted best practice and complies with the following government guidance:

• Working together to safeguard children 2023.pdf
• Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024)
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice (February 2022)

You can find our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy under About Us - Policies.

Our Safeguarding Officers

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Gwyneth Stephen - Head of Service

Email: gwyneth.stephen@eastsilc.org

Leeds Children’s Hospital

Keeley McEvoy - Deputy Head

Stevie Foster - Assistant Head/ SENCO/ Teacher

Pauline Fox - Specialist Learning Mentor

Red Kite View 

Stacey Cope - Assistant Head

Gabby Cheung - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kelly Pollard - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hannah Jackson - Administrator

Queenswood Education Centre/Community

Boba Grubic - Assistant Head

Liz Holmes - Assistant Head

Suzanne Kirkby - Engagement and Transition Officer

Joe Hatch - Education Support Officer

Chris Wood - Administration Manager

Jackie Lamb - Administrator