Key info
Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Colne Valley High School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have effective safeguarding procedures in place to support our entire school community of students, families and staff, including robust checks to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the academy.
We encourage parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect their wellbeing; it important to us that students and families see the school as a safe place. Any concerns raised are referred to our trained designated safeguarding leads.
We are a Kirklees ‘Operation Encompass’ School
As part of a range of work to tackle domestic violence and abuse, Kirklees Children’s services, West Yorkshire Police and schools across the area have developed a process to provide better support to children affected by domestic violence.
The Kirklees process will involve notifying schools and educational establishments when one of their pupils has been present at an incident of domestic violence where the police have attended.
Further information & Support
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
The academy is fully committed to supporting and improving the mental health and wellbeing of its students, parents and staff. We employ a full-time qualified counsellor to work with anyone that may be struggling with their mental health.
If you are concerned about your child’s mental health and would like some support, please contact the School Counsellor, Mrs Lily Barber by email at lbarber@thecvhs.co.uk and a phone call can be arranged if needed.
There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. The NHS has set up some online tool;, follow the link below where you can explore their website or take the Your Mind Plan quiz to get a personalised mental health action plan with practical tips.
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
Further information & Support
Contact details for organisations that can provide further information and support can be found by clicking here.
