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Safeguarding

Safeguarding at LAET

Keeping our students safe is our top priority and LAET is proud of the pastoral provision it offers. LAET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

  • All students have daily contact with a form tutor who delivers their personal development curriculum and leads 1:1 meetings with students. Our staff are notably approachable and vigilant in reporting and responding to safeguarding concerns.
  • Each year group has a Head of Year and a non-teaching Deputy Head of Year to support students pastorally, along with the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
  • The safeguarding team meets weekly to discuss the needs of our students.

Our safeguarding practice is upheld through regular and ongoing staff training and a student personal development programme which responds to the needs of our students.  Mental health and well-being are commonly discussed and contribute to decision-making at all levels of the school.

Our safeguarding team is here to support pupils and parents/carers. 

  • Ms Johnson is our Designated Safeguarding Lead, and she is supported by three Deputy DSLs, each with a different area of expertise.
  • The school has invested in our mental health provision and our Mental Health Lead coordinates a team of counsellors to support students and staff in school. 
  • In addition, we have strong links with outside agencies and other professionals who can assist children and their parents/carers.   

Full details of safeguarding processes at LAET are outlined in our safeguarding policy.

How to report a safeguarding concern
  • The Safeguarding leads can be contacted via email at the following address which is monitored during term time and the school holidays:  safeguarding@laetottenham.ac.uk
  • Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to a member of the safeguarding team, please call the school's main office phone number: 0208 3526020
  • Students concerned about their well-being or that of another student can also make a disclosure in person to a member of the safeguarding team.

A poster signposting the DSLs and how to reach them is displayed around the school and shared with all visitors.  

Meet the Safeguarding Team
Kamelia Johnson - Director of Safeguarding  

 

asma saleem - Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead & DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD 

Asma is an experienced safeguarding and mental health professional with over 20 years of experience in the education and youth sector. Asma has an MSc in Psychology, she is highly skilled in understanding young people’s mental health and has been instrumental in creating and leading mental health support initiatives.

Asma is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable students and has a proven track record in mentoring students facing mental health challenges. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of support and resilience, ensuring that students have the tools they need to thrive emotionally and academically.

Serenea Wellington - Safeguarding Officer  & DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD 

Serenea joined LAET following safeguarding roles in schools and external agencies. She has developed extensive experience and knowledge working as an Early Help practitioner for over eight years and then as a safeguarding officer in a previous school.  These roles have provided Serenea with a broad perspective on how to work in partnership with families and professionals across the board.

She believes that everyone deserves to have a good quality of life and to have their fundamental human needs upheld by a strong pastoral team. Serenea is committed to continual reflection and development in her role as a safeguarding officer.

ALEJANDRO RENDON-SALAZAr - LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 

Alejandro is an accomplished educator, holding both a BA (Hons) and MA in Education from the London Metropolitan University.

With 14 years of diverse experience, Alejandro has seamlessly transitioned between classroom and extracurricular roles. Currently, Alejandro serves as a valuable asset to the school, contributing to the SEN and the MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) departments.

Beyond his educational prowess, Alejandro is a devoted storyteller and quote writer, using his creative talents to inspire others. As a staunch advocate for learning diversity, Alejandro passionately believes in the possibility of social mobility through education, reflecting his commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

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