Ruthin School
Author: Mark Rimmer, Assistant Deputy Head and DSP
The Challenge
Established in 1284, Ruthin is a gentle school that prepares our 360 pupils to face the challenges of the changing world beyond the school gates. We focus on encouraging friendships and building self-confidence in all our pupils that will last them a lifetime.
Before adopting MyConcern Safeguarding Software, we were using paper to record and report safeguarding concerns. This presented record-keeping difficulties and made it difficult to connect the dots between concerns to develop a holistic view of each pupil.
The Solution - MyConcern
We became aware of MyConcern Safeguarding Software after attending a safeguarding conference organised by One Team Logic, the company who makes MyConcern. We were immediately impressed and thought it would be ideal for our use.
Implementing MyConcern
By implementing MyConcern, we are now able to store all our safeguarding records in one secure place. We are confident that we have now have a system which is easy for all staff to use, and we’re able to easily build a team around each pupil.
Since implementing MyConcern, we’ve also received their safeguarding training which has helped us to stay informed of current issues with up-to-date, quality training.
Outcomes
- We have better insight into the issues facing our pupils
- It’s now easy for all staff to contribute to pupil safeguarding and pastoral care
- We’ve made significant time savings for our staff
- Staff can report a concern from any device at any time
- Up-to-date safeguarding training delivered by a knowledgeable and professional team
Solutions
Our suite of safeguarding solutions to support schools is ever growing, so we can help with your safeguarding processes in a number of ways. Explore our products below:
For Concerns about Children and Young Adults
Easy-to-use, centralised, secure record-keeping and case management for all types of safeguarding concerns
Find out moreFor Allegations Against Staff
One of the most sensitive issues facing any leader is how to handle serious allegations about their staff. Confide is the answer
Find out moreFor Multi-establishment Reporting
A powerful reporting tool designed exclusively for multi-establishment safeguarding. Paired with MyConcern and Confide to provide high-level, anonymised reporting across groups of establishments
Find out moreFor Safer Recruitment
A safer recruitment and personnel vetting tool that acts as your Single Central Record. Designed to guide you through the recruitment process and to ensure that no check is missed
Find out moreFor Training and Self-assessments
Our package of safeguarding training and self-assessments to help you build and maintain safeguarding expertise in your organisation
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