Safeguarding

Our School Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mrs Farrimond and Mrs Gillard


Our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Mrs A Wood and Mrs Maiden

Mrs J.M.Farrimond

Headteacher,Designated Safeguarding Lead, Curriculum Lead

Mrs A Wood

Assistant Head Teacher, Upper Keystage 2 Lead, English Coordinator

Mrs V. Barker

School Business Manager

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions - Wigan Council

  • Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions - Wigan Council

    Click the button below to view Wigan Council’s “Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions” guidance. This document outlines the procedures and responsibilities schools follow to ensure pupils with medical needs receive the right care and support in line with local authority legislation.

    Wigan Council

At St. Aidan’s, we are committed to supporting pupils with medical conditions in line with Wigan Council’s policy and statutory guidance. The school ensures that all pupils with medical needs are able to access a full education, including school trips and physical activities, through the implementation of individual healthcare plans where appropriate. We work closely with parents, carers, healthcare professionals, and the local authority to provide a safe and inclusive environment. Our procedures follow Wigan Council’s legislation and guidance to ensure staff are trained, responsibilities are clear, and pupils’ health, safety, and wellbeing remain our highest priority.

St. Aidan’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils in line with the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. The school follows the principles and procedures set out by Wigan Council and national legislation to ensure that children are protected from harm and that their wellbeing is prioritised at all times. We work collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agencies to identify and respond to concerns quickly and effectively, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and valued within our school community.

Working Together To Safeguard Children

  • Working Together To Safeguard Children

    Click the button below to access the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. This document sets out the legal duties and frameworks that schools and partner agencies follow to keep children safe and promote their welfare across all educational settings.

    Working Together

Working Together To Safeguard Children

  • Working Together To Safeguard Children

    Click the button below to access the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. This document sets out the legal duties and frameworks that schools and partner agencies follow to keep children safe and promote their welfare across all educational settings.

    Working Together

St. Aidan’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils in line with the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance. The school follows the principles and procedures set out by Wigan Council and national legislation to ensure that children are protected from harm and that their wellbeing is prioritised at all times. We work collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agencies to identify and respond to concerns quickly and effectively, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and valued within our school community.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

  • Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025

    Click the button below to view the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 statutory guidance. This document outlines the legal duties and best practices that all schools must follow to safeguard pupils and promote their wellbeing.

    Keeping Children Safe

St. Aidan’s is fully compliant with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) statutory guidance. We ensure that all staff receive regular safeguarding training, understand their responsibilities, and follow clear procedures for identifying and reporting concerns. Our policies and practices are regularly reviewed to reflect the latest updates from the Department for Education, ensuring that every pupil is protected from harm and that safeguarding remains at the heart of our school culture.

Online Safety

Online Safety at St. Aidan’s

  • Understanding Online Risks

    While the internet offers many positive learning opportunities, it can also pose risks if not used safely. Children and young people may be exposed to inappropriate or harmful content, online bullying, or contact from people they don’t know.


    • These dangers can include:
    • Viewing unsuitable or inappropriate content (e.g. adult, violent, or extremist material).
    • Giving out personal information online
    • Arranging to meet someone they’ve only met on the internet.
    • Experiencing or taking part in online bullying or identity theft.
    • Spending too much time online, affecting concentration, wellbeing, or sleep.
    • Copying or buying online work and presenting it as their own.

    At St. Aidan’s, we work with pupils, parents, and staff to raise awareness of these risks and teach strategies to stay safe online.

  • How We Promote Online Safety

    • Regular online safety lessons within our Computing and PSHE curriculum
    • Internet filters and monitoring systems in school.
    • Annual Safer Internet Day activities
    • Ongoing staff training and updates
    • Parent workshops and shared resources

  • Our E-Safety Policy

    Our school’s E-Safety Policy outlines how we protect pupils and promote responsible online behaviour across all areas of school life.

    Online Safety Policy

The internet is an important part of everyday life for our pupils, both at home and in school. At St. Aidan’s, we are committed to helping children use technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly. We teach pupils how to protect themselves online and encourage parents and carers to be involved in supporting safe internet use at home.