Safeguarding

At CFGS, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated safeguarding team works closely with students, parents, and external agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of every child. We provide a range of mental health support services, including access to our Safe Space, in-school counselling, and referrals to specialist services. Students and parents can also find resources on online safety, mental health, and external support networks. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact our team via our confidential email. Your child’s safety and well-being are our top priorities. 

Safeguarding Team

If you are contacting CFGS to communicate any safeguarding issues please use the following confidential email address  cfgssafeguarding@central.towerhamlets.sch.uk.  This will ensure that the matter is dealt with as soon as possible with by our safeguarding team. 

 Multi Agency Work

As part of our child protection and safeguarding procedures, the safeguarding team and other professionals work closely and liaise daily with a number of agencies to develop and strengthen our pupils' wellbeing at home, at school and in the community.

CFGS accommodates several professionals in house in order to ensure better safeguarding and child protection procedures. We work with a number of external agencies, including:

• Childrens' Social Care
• Tower Hamlets Emotional Wellbeing Service (THEWS)
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Servies (CAMHS)
• Child In Time counselling
• BASS - Behaviour and Attendance Support Service
• Safe East
• Streets of Growth
• Edge of Care
• Tower Hamlets Exploitation Team
• NSPCC
• Osmani Trust
• Early Help
• NHS
• Tower Hamlets Family Partnership
• The Virtual School 
•      Police

Our school is part of Operation Encompass - a project run jointly between schools and the Metropolitan Police. The police will make a confidential report to the school’s Safeguarding team when a young person has been exposed to or involved in a domestic violence at home. The safeguarding team is then able to make provision for possible difficulties experienced by children, or their families, who have been involved/exposed to a domestic violence incident. We are keen to offer the best possible support to our students and believe that this project is beneficial to all those involved.

Family Hubs

Family Hubs in Tower Hamlets provide residents with access to a range of services, support, and resources to help families thrive within the community.

• Tower Hamlets | Family Hubs
• Connecting Communities Services at Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge | Tower Hamlets | Family Hubs
• NHS Talking Therapies | Tower Hamlets | Family Hubs
• Health Spot | Tower Hamlets | Family Hubs 
• Bromley by Bow Health | Tower Hamlets | Family Hubs  
• Be Well | Tower Hamlets | Family Hubs 

Parental Support Programmes at CFGS

Triple P: Parent programme - For parents to build positive relationship with their teenager or for those who have concerns and problem behaviour, non-cooperation and aggressive or wish to prevent behaviour problems from developing.

Emotional First Aid course  - Offers an overview of mental health and well-being in relation to parenting. Learn strategies to manage anxieties, identify stress factors, gain a better understanding of ourselves and promote a healthier sense of well-being

Keeping children safe online course - Looking at pros and cons of all aspects of social media use and how you can support/manage your child’s safety.

Understanding your child’s mental health - Raising awareness of how you can recognise and identify signs of stress and mental health your child may be experiencing. Also, look at preventative measures and support available.

Click the button below to view dates and times for the sessions. 

More Parent and Community Courses 

For information on courses, workshops, excursions, or to access further support please email our Parent Outreach Worker: parentoutreach@central.towerhamlets.sch.uk