Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Belonging at Brookfield means every child feels safe, valued and listened to. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, creating the conditions for children to be curious, creative, responsible and ready to rise to challenges. Through strong relationships, clear systems and a culture of care, we ensure that every child can learn, grow and flourish within our community.
Our safeguarding team works together to ensure that every child feels safe, valued and listened to. The team meets regularly to review concerns, monitor children's wellbeing and coordinate support where it is needed. Through regular staff training, safeguarding assemblies, online safety education, close partnership with families and external agencies, and a shared commitment to children's welfare, we create a culture where children know they can speak up, seek help and feel confident that adults will listen.
Safeguarding at Brookfield includes:
- Child protection
- Online safety
- Attendance
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Anti-bullying
- Behaviour and inclusion
- SEND support
- Preventing radicalisation
- Medical needs and first aid
- Safe recruitment of staff
Meet the Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Rhys Lewis. Deputy Headteacher
Deputy DSLs
Simon Shiel, Headteacher
Rosie Wedderburn, Assistant Headteacher
Seren Quested, EYFS Lead
Safeguarding Governor
Zafir Ameen
What do we mean by safeguarding?
Children learn about staying safe through assemblies, PSHE lessons, online safety education, visits from external agencies and everyday conversations with trusted adults.
Our Safeguarding includes:
Protecting children from harm
Promoting children's mental and physical wellbeing
Supporting children who may be vulnerable
Working with families and external agencies
Teaching children how to stay safe, including online
Worried about a child?
If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child:
- Speak to a member of our safeguarding team.
- Contact the school office on 020 7272 9627.
- Email admin@brookfield.camden.sch.uk.
If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999.
Resources and Support
We are committed to working in partnership with families to keep children safe, healthy and happy. The following organisations offer trusted advice and support for children, parents and carers:
- NSPCC – Advice and support on keeping children safe, online safety, mental health and parenting.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk - Childline – Free, confidential support for children and young people.
https://www.childline.org.uk - CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) – Information about online safety and reporting concerns about online abuse.
https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk - Internet Matters – Practical guidance for parents on social media, gaming, devices and parental controls.
https://www.internetmatters.org - UK Safer Internet Centre – Resources and advice to help children stay safe online.
https://saferinternet.org.uk - YoungMinds – Support and guidance for children's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk - Camden Families Information Service – Local support, services and advice for families in Camden.
https://families.camden.gov.uk
Safeguarding Policies
Our safeguarding policies and procedures can be found on our Policies page, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, Online Safety Policy, Behaviour Policy and other key documents that support our commitment to keeping children safe.
View all school policies:
https://www.brookfield.camden.sch.uk/Policies/
If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact the school immediately via the school office or speak to a member of our safeguarding team. If a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact 999.