At TCES, safeguarding is not a discrete function. It is expressed through inclusion practice, attendance systems, complaints handling, staff conduct, and family engagement. This role intentionally brings these elements together to ensure safeguarding is coherent, proactive and system-wide. Safeguarding children and promoting their well-being runs through the heart of our practice as part of the TCES Pillars of Excellence. It is an attitude of mind, a belief system and a way of thinking that places the well-being of our pupils at the forefront of every action. Policies and systems, such as safer recruitment, behaviour management, child protection and whistleblowing procedures arise out of this belief and are used to promote and sustain it. They are not an end in themselves but are essential tools to support a culture of safeguarding running through the company and to help maintain a company-wide commitment to best practice and legal requirements. Ultimately, it is our belief that a commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their well-being works to the equal safety and well-being of all staff and other adults whose aim is to promote good education outcomes and future life experiences for young people. As the company strategic lead on all aspects of safeguarding, the Director of Safeguarding oversees the effective provision of organisational safeguarding arrangements, breaking down and quality assuring all elements of a holistic, compliant and forward-thinking organisat