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Safeguarding

At St Columba’s College, safeguarding is central to our ethos and underpins every aspect of school life. We are committed to maintaining our strong safeguarding culture where every pupil feels safe, valued, and empowered to flourish. Guided by our values, we work together to promote the wellbeing of each child and ensure they can grow, learn, and thrive with confidence.
Through clear leadership, consistent practice, and close partnership with students, parents, governors, and external agencies, we maintain the highest standards of safeguarding. At St Columba’s, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, a shared commitment that ensures every pupil can flourish.

Read our safeguarding policy here:

Safeguarding Policy 2025-2026
Designated Safeguard Lead Contact Details

Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL)

Mark Livesey

Assistant Head – Student and Staff Wellbeing

Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL)

Kevin Boland

Deputy Head of Prep (Senior Attendance Champion)

Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead (DDSL)

Joe Tatham

Assistant Head – Student Formation

Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead (DDSL)

Katie Marson

Deputy Head (Senior Attendance Champion)

Report a safeguarding concern

If you consider the situation to be an emergency always contact the police on 999.
If there is no risk of imminent harm you can speak with a member of the school safeguarding team. This can be done through contacting Mr Livesey, the school safeguarding lead on the contact details above or filling out the form below.
If you are unable to contact the school, it is essential that you do not wait. If you have concerns regarding a child please contact Children’s Services, Customer Services 0300 123 4043. For non-urgent enquiries about children’s social care, email contact@hertfordshire.gov.uk