Safeguarding

If you have a concern about a young person, please contact the school on 0161 226 2054 or email:
WHGSSAFEGUARDINGTEAM@whgs-academy.org.

You can also contact the following Children's Services:

• Manchester: 0161 234 5001
• Trafford: 0161 912 5125

If you suspect or become aware of an allegation of child abuse made against a member of school staff or a volunteer, contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Principal directly or, in the Principal’s absence, United Learning Safeguarding Lead and the Chair of the LGB. The school will not undertake its own investigations of allegations without prior consultation with the LADO (see below). 

If you're concerned that a professional or carer has harmed a child, contact Manchester Council, on:

• Tel: 0161 234 1214
• Email: qualityassurance@manchester.gov.uk

In Years 7 to 11, the Pastoral Teams are led and managed by the Vice Principal, Ms Galloway and the Assistant Principals; Mr Green and Mr Kathrada, supported by the Directors of Pastoral Care; Mr Lemord and Mr Hughes. 

Vice Principal and Designating Safeguarding Lead (DSL) - Ms S E Galloway

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Assistant Principal (KS3) - Mr R J Green

Director of Pastoral Care (KS3) - Mr A K Lemord

Ms R A Dawson - Head of Year 7
Miss N Hales - Assistant Head of Year 7

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Miss W M Edsaille - Head of Year 8
Mrs K H Qureshi - Assistant Head of Year 8

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Mr X C Bennett - Head of Year 9
Mr S R Coulston - Assistant Head of Year 9
Mr Q Zaman - Assistant Head of Year 9

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Assistant Principal (KS4) - Mr M Kathrada

Director of Pastoral Care (KS4) - Mr M R Hughes

Miss M S Bretherton - Head of Year 10
Mr A N Choudhury - Assistant Head of Year 10

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Mrs T P Ali - Head of Year 11
Miss S R Bhaimohmed - Assistant Head of Year 11

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Head of Sixth Form - Miss E J Kaufman

Deputy Head of Sixth Form - Miss J F Smith

Head of Year 12 - Mrs S L Hilton

Head of Year 13 - Mr L J Steinman

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Wider Pastoral Team - Safeguarding and Attendance Support

The Director of Safeguarding (Mrs L S Likissa), Miss F S Mulvihill (Safeguarding Officer), the Attendance Officer (Mr A Hughes) and Attendance Mentor (Ms D Edwards) support the work of the Pastoral Team by ensuring students are kept safe and attend school, working closely with the Directors of Pastoral Care and Heads of Year.

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Wider Pastoral Team - Student Support (Impact Centre)

The Impact Centre Manager (Ms S Bhaimohmed) and a team of Learning Mentors provide bespoke programmes to support the academic, pastoral and welfare needs of students. The Centre offers short and long-term placements on-site to help students remove barriers to learning.

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External Partners

The work of the Pastoral Team is further supported by the Careers Advisor, Ms Pollen, providing one-to-one and small groups information, advice and guidance on post-16 pathways.

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Special  Educational Needs (SEN) Team 

Information on SEN and Inclusion