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Safeguarding
In this area you wil find useful Safeguarding information, together with the latest updates.
If you have any Safeguarding questions or queries, please contact the Central Trust Office at: office@kcsp.org.uk / 01622 232 622.
LADO Education Safeguarding Advisory Services (LESAS)
The County Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) service and Education Safeguarding Service merged in September 2024 following an evaluation of the two services. This decision aligns both services with the national 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' agenda and will result in increased capacity to provide LADO and education safeguarding support to Kent education settings and the wider children's workforce.
LESAS Contact details:
Please use the LESAS enquiry form for all enquiries:
LADO Education Safeguarding Advisory Service (LESAS) Enquiry Form
If a call is urgent i.e. a child is in immediate danger and requires safeguarding, call 03000 41 11 11.
If a call is urgent and outside of office hours, call 03000 41 91 91.
CPOMS
The Categories and Agencies listed in the downloadable document below are in greater alignment with KCSIE 22 and will assist in providing more accurate data for reporting locally and centrally, via Spotlight. They do not prevent schools adding additional categories should they need to.
If you have any issues, please speak to Rachel Bushell at: rbushell@kcsp.org.uk
CPOMS - Agencies and Categories
DSL Seminar Dates 2025/26:
Thursday 09 October 2025: DSL Seminar 1, KCSP Head Office, Barham Court, ME18 5BZ
Wednesday 11 February 2026: DSL Seminar 2, Via MS Teams
Wednesday 10 June 2026: DSL Seminar 3, KCSP Head Office, Barham Court, ME18 5BZ
Quick links & resources:
Safe and Best Practice Regarding Reconciliation in KCSP Schools
Kent Integrated Children's Services Portal
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (Kent Schools)