Safeguarding
Safeguarding our children is our top priority. If you are concerned about the safety of a child please immediately contact Teresa Nicholls, the headteacher and the Designated Safeguarding Lead on 01298 84279 or tnicholls@biggin.derbyshire.sch.uk
If a child or young person is in immediate danger telephone, please take action and call the police on 999.
If you're concerned that a child is suffering or is at risk of significant harm please contact Derbyshire Starting Point immediately, by phoning
01629 533190.
In term time:
The Designated Safeguarding Leads are Teresa Nicholls and Natalie Stanley. They can be contacted on 01298 84279 or via tnicholls@biggin.derbyshire.sch.uk
We also have a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at our partner school, Julie Collier. She can be contacted on 01629 636289 or via the Biggin School office on 01298 84279.
The School Governor responsible for safeguarding and online safety is Mrs Sandra McCurrach. She can be contacted on 01298 84279 or sandra.mccurrach@biggin.derbyshire.sch.uk
Our safeguarding policies and procedures follow key statutory guidance which can be accessed here:
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026
Working Together to Safeguard Children - Illustrated Guide for Parents and Carers
For more information about keeping children safe online please visit the Parents page on this website
