The safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child.
Safeguarding
At Southend High School for Boys, nothing is more important than the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child in our care.
As parents and carers, you place enormous trust in us each day. We take that responsibility seriously. Safeguarding is not simply a policy — it is a culture that runs through everything we do, every conversation we have, and every decision we make.
Our team
Our dedicated Safeguarding Leads are:
They ensure that every concern is listened to carefully, acted upon swiftly and handled with compassion and discretion.
If you are ever worried about a child’s safety or welfare — no matter how small the concern may seem — please contact one of our Safeguarding Leads. We would always rather hear from you early.
Everyday safety
Your child’s safety on site is paramount.
Raising a concern
We understand that raising a safeguarding concern can feel difficult. Please be assured that you will be treated with sensitivity, respect and confidentiality.
Online life
The online world is a significant part of young people’s lives — offering opportunity, connection and learning, but also potential risk.
We treat Online E-Safety as a shared responsibility between school and home. We provide guidance and resources to help parents and carers:
Understand the platforms and apps young people use
Recognise warning signs of online harm
Support safe, respectful and responsible digital behaviour
Together, we can ensure that your child feels safe not only within our school gates, but wherever their learning and friendships take them.
If you are ever unsure, concerned or simply need advice — please reach out. Safeguarding works best when we work together.
Guidance for parents and carers
The resources and links below are intended to help parents and carers fully understand the nature of the online world, the benefits and the risks.
Contact our safeguarding leads directly or email safeguarding@shsb.org.uk for confidential matters.
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