Safeguarding in School
We all have a statutory duty to “promote and safeguard the welfare or children” (Section 175 Education Act 2002)
If you have any concerns about the health and safety of any child or young person in this school, or feel that something may be troubling them, you must share this information with an appropriate member of staff straight away. Some issues e.g. a child’s appearance, hygiene or general behaviour can be shared with any teacher or member of support staff here.
Do not worry that you may be reporting small matters – we would rather you tell us things that turn out to be small, rather then miss a worrying situation.
If you think however, that the matter is very serious and may be related to a child protection concern i.e. physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect, you MUST talk to one of the people below immediately.
If you are unable to contact any of them you should ask the office staff to find them and ask them to speak to you straight away on an urgent and confidential matter.
Any allegations or disclosure involving a member of staff, a child’s foster carer or a volunteer at this school MUST be reported directly to the Headteacher, without delay. If the allegation involves the Headteacher it must be reported to the Chair of Governors, again without delay.
Designated Safeguarding Staff
The people you should talk to at this school are:
Deputy Designated Person for Child Protection: Mr P. Burton, Head teacher
Phone number: 01977 780225
Deputy Designated Person for Child Protection: Mrs. K Morgan-Meek, Deputy Headteacher
Phone number: 01977 780225
Deputy Designated Person for Child Protection: Mrs. R. Ash, Attendance and Inclusion Officer
Phone number: 01977 780225
Deputy Designated Person for Child Protection: Mr N. Sandwith, Assistant Headteacher
Phone number: 01977 780225
Deputy Designated Person for Child Protection: Mrs. D. Tunningley, SENDCo
Phone number: 01977 780225
The Chair of Governors is Mrs. Carly Jones and the named Safeguarding Governor is Mr Mathew Shires. They can be contacted via the school office.
Thank you for supporting and safeguarding the children and young people at our school.
Referral to Social Care Services
URGENT and IMMEDIATE concerns for the safety and welfare of a child or young person during office hours telephone Assessment Service:
Phone: 0345 8503 503
Minicom: 01924 303450 (type talk welcome)