Safeguarding & Student Safety

At Sir William Stanier School, the safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority.
We are here to support you and your child with any concerns you may have—whether in school, online, or at home.

If you ever feel worried about something, please speak to a member of our Safeguarding Team or report a concern using the link below.


Parents and carers are also welcome to contact the team directly for advice, support, or to discuss online safety.

If you are looking for support with food, finances or the cost of living, you can also visit our Community Support: Food & Financial Help page.

Our Safeguarding Team

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Emma Johnson
emma.johnson@sws.cheshire.sch.uk

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Tracey Hutchings
tracey.hutchings@sws.cheshire.sch.uk

Headteacher
Mrs E Robinson

If you need to speak to someone urgently and a child is at immediate risk, call 999.

Safeguarding Support

At Sir William Stanier School, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development, and success of every child and their family through a range of inclusive and nurturing support services.

Our Breakfast Club provides students with a calm and welcoming start to the day, ensuring they have access to a healthy breakfast and are ready to learn.

We also offer a daily Meet and Greet, helping students settle positively into school each morning while building strong, supportive relationships with families.

We recognise the importance of emotional wellbeing and provide access to counselling and therapeutic support, including services such as Visyon. We work closely with external agencies, including the Mental Health Support Team (MHST), to support students who may need help with their emotional wellbeing, mental health, or self-regulation.

Our safeguarding, pastoral, and SEND Team work closely together to ensure that individual needs are understood and supported. Students also have access to ASPIRE, which provides additional support for regulation, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Through these provisions, we aim to create a caring, safe, and inclusive environment where all children and families feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

If you would like any further information or support, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team.

Guidance for Parents and Carers

New Guide for Parents: Managing Children’s Digital Lives

The Children’s Commissioner for England has published a new guide for parents and carers to help navigate children’s online and digital lives.

This guide is designed to demystify the challenges around technology use and to support parents in having regular, meaningful conversations with their children about being online.

What the guide covers

  • How to talk to children about their digital lives in an open and supportive way

  • Practical advice on setting boundaries and expectations

  • Guidance on raising difficult or sensitive topics

  • Encouraging ongoing conversations, rather than one-off discussions

The aim is to make these conversations easier, more confident, and more effective for families.

Access the Guide and Resources

Main Guide for Parents and Carers

Supporting Resources

Local Safeguarding Contacts

For children living in Cheshire East

Safeguarding of Children Concerns
0300 123 5012 (option 3 or 4)

Cheshire East Consultation Service
Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
0300 123 5022

Out of Hours Service
Same number as above for urgent concerns

For children living in Cheshire West 

Cheshire West Consultation Service
Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
01244 977 277

Out of hours (Mon–Thurs from 4:30pm; Fri from 4:00pm; 24 hrs weekends & bank holidays)
01606 275 099

Allegations Against an Adult Working With Children

01270 685904 / 01606 288931
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Emergency Contacts

Police (Emergency): 999
Police (Non-Emergency): 101