Parenting is the most rewarding role, however, it can also be the most challenging at times. If you feel you need support with your child, you can access support from the following sources (click on the image to take you to the site):
If you have any serious concerns about your child, another student or a member of staff at King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls’ Academy please do not hesitate to contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Mrs S Dennis, who will be able to provide you with the best advice and help using the appropriate degree of confidentiality.
Message from West Midlands Police
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls School ‘is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with West Midlands Police, and we are also active members of our local constituency Police & Schools Panel.
The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998, Data Protection Act 2018 – 2021 Update and United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR); and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved, or further involved, in crime and anti-social behaviour (as either a victim or offender) or those who have been reported as missing that may be vulnerable as a result.
This joint approach helps us to intervene early; provide additional support, and share up-to-date safety messages with students and their families/carers. If you have any queries about this partnership work please contact Mrs Dennis.
The vaccinations offered by the Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust through the schools are offered using an inclusive approach which means all children are offered the vaccinations and offered additional information on each vaccine to allow parents to make an informed choice.
When the information is sent to you as a parent, you will be given a consent form to complete. This form must be returned to the school stating whether you consent or refuse the vaccination. Without this form the team will continue to contact you to check whether you want to consent or refuse, once the form is returned with your decision, the team will not contact you further.
We, therefore, ask that your forms are returned indicating your choice as quickly as possible after they are sent home.