The safety and wellbeing of all our children at Rye St Antony has always been central to our ethos and pastoral approach. We take our responsibility for the duty of care very seriously and the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people at all times. All our staff and volunteers share in this commitment.

Our School Counsellor, Liz Eldridge, provides extra pastoral care for pupils who need support. As well as working to promote the importance of mental and emotional health. In 2020, Rye launched our #BeWellDoWell campaign which highlights the strong focus we, as a school, put on all of our pupils’ mental health and wellbeing alongside their academic success.

Additionally, all Rye Sixth Formers play a part in helping the younger year groups. Prefects will be given basic Safeguarding Training and full support from the Sixth Form Team, which provides younger pupils with another point of contact and familiar face at the school if they wish to seek extra support.

We all have a part to play in keeping the pupils at Rye St Antony safe and happy.

Please see the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Please see the School’s Covid Addendum to the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

Please see also see the Statutory Guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021.