Safeguarding

Everyone has a responsibility for safeguarding children and young people. Keeping children safe at Woolgrove is a priority for our school community. 

 At Woolgrove we hope to create a proactive and positive culture of Safeguarding through our policies, practice and school curriculum.   

“Leaders have developed a strong culture of safeguarding. Ensuring pupils are safe and happy is a major priority.” – OFSTED November 2022


Please click on the links below for further useful information and policies.

Woolgrove Safeguarding contact:
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Richard Pritchard. He can be contacted on 01462 622422 – dsl@woolgrove.herts.sch.uk

If you have any concerns or you require support of a safeguarding nature please contact:

Children’s services: 0300 123 4043

Call 999 if you’re in immediate danger or if a crime is being committed.

https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/town-and-community/community-safety/survivors-against-domestic-abuse-sada

SADA (Survivors Against Domestic Abuse)

SADA provide support and crisis intervention for people in North Herts and Stevenage experiencing domestic abuse. The SADA team offers a variety of support for victims, survivors, and their families, this includes:

  • a safe environment to report abuse
  • access to legal, financial, and housing advice
  • emotional support  
  • help installing additional home security features
  • emergency accommodation

SADA supports both men and women and their families.

If you would like more information on SADA, or to talk to one of their support workers, please contact them directly on 01438 242666, or email SADA@stevenage.gov.uk.

Herts Sunflower is a service supporting people who have been abused or people who know …

 Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline. Free and confidential support.


Our Safeguarding Curriculum

Please click on the documents below to see how we TEACH safeguarding in our curriculum

Useful Links:

CEOP SWGfL Report Harmful Content CEOP

Click Here to find out about our exciting links with Herts Police

Woolgrove School is full and full for September 2026

  • We regret that we are currently unable to offer prospective parents tours of the school.

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