Safeguarding and pastoral care follow the established policies and procedures of Tonbridge School. Residential students are supported by the Head of Boarding and Activity and Boarding Assistants. Day students are fully integrated into the same pastoral framework. Tonbridge School aims to provide an environment in which there are effective procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care. The School starts from the premise that the welfare of the child is paramount.
We aim to establish an atmosphere where students feel secure, know that there are adults to whom they can talk in times of difficulty and where positive steps are taken to build self-esteem and confidence. Our ethos is based on open communication and rapport between members of the School community. Students trust the adults around them and understand that they can always speak to someone. Students feel secure in confiding with members of staff, as they know positive steps will be taken to build self-esteem, confidence and help sort any issues they may be facing.
The School takes all allegations concerning students in relation to welfare or bullying issues extremely seriously and all information about what we do and how you can act on any concerns you have can be found in our Safeguarding Policy below. All members of School staff undertake safeguarding training and recognise that they all have a responsibility to uphold and maintain a safe environment for our students. The School works with Kent Safeguarding Children Multi-agency Partnership which include third-parties such as social care, health services and the police.
Safeguarding and pastoral matters are reviewed on a continual basis to reflect the ever-changing developments needed for effective safeguarding. We encourage all members of our community, past and present, to raise their concerns no matter how trivial they may perceive it to be. Clear routines and supervision enable students to participate with confidence. Medical provision is available on site during the Programme.
