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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, everyone should make sure their approach is child centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

What are Pilgrims' safeguarding aims?

  • To provide staff with the framework to promote and safeguard the wellbeing of children and in so doing ensure they meet their statutory responsibilities.
  • To ensure consistent good practice across the school.
  • To demonstrate our commitment to protecting children.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. - KCSIE

Key contacts

If you have a safeguarding concern: please contact the school's Safeguarding Team via dsl@pilgrims-school.co.uk

Tom Rainer 

Designated Safeguarding Lead & Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Telephone: 01962 857 615
Email: trainer@pilgrims-school.co.uk

Tim Butcher

Designated Safeguarding Lead & Headmaster
Telephone: 01962 854 189
Email: tbutcher@pilgrims-school.co.uk

 

Sarah Hall 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Head of Pre-Prep
Telephone: 01962 854 189
Email: shall@pilgrims-school.co.uk

 

Becca Higham 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Deputy Head (Academic)
Telephone: 01962 854 189
Email: bhigham@pilgrims-school.co.uk

 

Craig Cuyler 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Telephone: 01962 854 189
Email: ccuyler@pilgrims-school.co.uk

 

Seb Snook

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (for online safety matters)
Telephone: 01962 854 189
Email: ssnook@pilgrims-school.co.uk

 

Emma Bourner 

Safeguarding & Child Protection Governor
Telephone: 01962 857 200 / 07393 126649
Email: emma.borner@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

 

Our Location

We are blessed with a truly idyllic location. Just an hour south of London by direct train, with easy access to all the major travel hubs, and yet we are surrounded by the stunning countryside of the South Downs National Park. The school is tucked away between Winchester Cathedral and Winchester College, within the secure and secluded Cathedral Close. Moments from our front door is the heart of the historic city of Winchester, or step through our back gate to find water meadows, countryside, and the South Downs Way.