Tes MyConcern
Tes MyConcern case study

Notre Dame School

Hear from their Assistant Head (Pastoral), Amanda Windibank, how Notre Dame School have benefited from using Tes MyConcern.

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The Challenge

Notre Dame School caters for 640 students in total with 420 pupils in the Senior School and Sixth Form. Although being a Catholic founded school, they welcome students of all backgrounds, regardless of faith.

They previously relied on paper-based files and were anxious about the risk of human error, they needed a centralised, evidence-based system to enable them to identify and focus training on specific student needs.

The Solution - Tes MyConcern

"I wanted peace of mind that staff were recording things properly, I also wanted to give staff peace of mind that their concerns had been received.”

After hearing about a Governor's proven success with MyConcern, Notre Dame School decided to look into the system. They preferred MyConcern in comparison to other systems, as it has been created by child protection professionals.

"I really like the fact that MyConcern has been created by former Senior Police Officers, it gives it real gravitas!”

  • Our approach is 'happy and successful - in that order'. We needed a system that would demonstrate the need and impact of our interventions.

    Amanda Windibank, Assistant Head (Pastoral)
    Notre Dame School

Implementing Tes MyConcern

By implementing MyConcern, Notre Dame School could be confident that staff were recording concerns accurately and effectively, with useful prompts to ensure no vital information would be missed.

Having everything hosted in one place, including data from SIMS such as SEN, attendance and mental health, has streamlined the processes in the school. It is now even easier for staff to record concerns, as they can do this online on their computer or even via the mobile app, without having to locate keys to access to the filing cabinet.

The school are now able to create powerful reports at the click of a button, saving them valuable time and enabling them to create real impact and improve outcomes for the students in their care.

“The safeguarding support including webinars, resources and up-to-date serious case reviews are the best support I have ever had as a DSL.”

The outcomes

  • Helps Notre Dame School protect and safeguard students which is central to all they do

  • Robust system gives peace of mind to teaching staff and Safeguarding Leads

  • Staff can quickly and accurately record concerns

  • Resources section keeps staff updated on local and national guidance and policies

  • Document sign off enables easy tracking and auditing of staff who have read required documents

  • Powerful reports keep Governors up to date

  • Trends are easy to identify and the PSHE programme can be tailored to meet students’ exact needs

  • Communication is easier and more secure

  • MyConcern has saved me hours and given me confidence that our recording systems are much more robust. I can't recommend it highly enough!

    Amanda Windibank, Assistant Head (Pastoral)
    Notre Dame School

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