Tachaan Marshall
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

My name is Tachaan Marshall and I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead. I have always worked with young people. I initially worked at the school as a Success Ambassador and later became a part of the pastoral team. I subsequently qualified as a Social Worker, supporting many young people and their families with challenges through this role, with a special focus on Looked After Children. I decided that I wanted to return to Gladesmore so that I could have a positive impact on a greater number of children. So, please do let us know so we can help!

I am eager to help children manage their challenges and consider health and wellbeing as being so important. ‘Always listen to and respect the wishes and feelings of children/young people. Be a chameleon and tailor your approach. Create a space for them to feel safe and comfortable to express themselves as our decisions impact their lives’. 

My name is Ernest Regisford. Many parents will recognise me as one of the Assisstant Head of the school. However, this is only part of my role. My role encompasses safeguarding, behaviour and student motivation.

Over my many years at Gladesmore, I have learnt that pupils thrive when there is constructive and regular communication between the school and home. Please contact us if you have any worries or concerns.

Ernest Regisford
Assistant Head, Deputy-Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Amani Moaka
Safeguarding Officer

My name is Amani Moaka.  I enjoy working with children and having previously worked as a qualified Social Worker, I have considerable experience of supporting young people and their families with many problems and challenges they encounter. I bring this experience and understanding to Gladesmore to help you. My role has a focus on Early Help, I can provide support and guidance at an early stage and be really helpful to students. Please don't be embarrassed or shy, we are here to help and listen to whatever your issue might be. Please let us know, so we can support you too. 

I am here to help, so please seek me out if you have an issue or question. Your problem is important to us, so do share your concerns with us.  

I started my career in education by working in a behaviour unit in a mainstream secondary school. I progressed to working in a special school which was based on a level 4 acute psychiatric CAMHS ward. A lot of cases began while the children were in mainstream school, so I wanted to go back to a mainstream setting where I felt that I could make a greater impact.

As a Head of Year, I was able to combine my experience of behaviour management and mental health to best meet the needs of my year group.

Safeguarding is important to me because I take on the practice of treating my students how I would like someone to treat my own children. I think it is important for all students to have an advocate for them, which is where my role comes into play. 

Mel Cope
Safeguarding Officer

• Shereen Marshall
• Alecia May
• Howard Antonio 
• Trailblazers

• Maureen Dyer 

• Dorothy Hall