At Hermitage, safeguarding is our highest priority, and we are committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all members of our community. If you have any concerns - whether you’re unsure or have specific information - please speak to a member of our safeguarding team immediately. 

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and together we can protect the wellbeing of every child.

Our Commitment

We work closely with a range of agencies to ensure children, staff and parents receive regular training and guidance on safeguarding practices. This helps our community understand the importance of safeguarding and how to recognise and respond to concerns effectively.

For more information or to report a concern, please contact our safeguarding team.

Safeguarding Intent:

Vanguard Learning Trust (VLT) is committed to safeguarding children and young people, and expects everyone who works for the Trust to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility and applies to all employed staff, as well as contracted and supply staff working at any of the Trust’s schools and/or central team. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.

At Hermitage, keeping our children safe is our top priority. Please click on the links below to find out more about how you can keep your children safe at all times. 

Our Safeguarding Contacts

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is:   Mrs P Varaitch

Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead are:  Mrs R Langford and Mrs G Harling

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead Governor is:  Mrs Anne-Marie Taylor-Kent 

You can contact any of the above by emailing: safeguarding@hermitageprimary.org.uk

The Local Authority Designated Officer is:  Mr R Wratten who can be contacted out of school hours on: 01895 250975 or by emailing: rwratten@hillingdon.gov.uk

Safeguarding Policy

Please click on this link to take you to our school Safeguarding Policy.

Operation Encompass

Our school is part of a safeguarding service called Operation Encompass. 

Operation Encompass is a Police and Education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared via a secure portal with our school’s trained Designated Safeguarding Leads (as listed above) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident. This enables us to provide appropriate well-being support, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child and family.  ​

For more information on Operation Encompass click here. 

Keeping your child safe, mentally happy and healthy 

This page contains links to external pages that provide useful information for parents/carers.