Safeguarding including Child Protection.

‘Under the Education Act 2002 (Section 175 for maintained schools/Section 157 for academies/free/independent schools), schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.  Parents/carers should know that the law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse.  Staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer and discuss the need to make a referral to Children’s Social Care if that is considered necessary.  This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm or cause undue delay.  The school will seek advice from Children’s Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.  Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later found to be unfounded.  Parents/carers will appreciate that the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead carries out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acts in the best interests of all children.’

We use a scheme called "Protective Behaviours" to teach the children about keeping safe. 

Follow the links below for some very useful resources designed to assist you when talking to your child about keeping safe. 

• https://www.protectivebehaviourstraining.co.uk/publications/we-all-have-the-right-to-feel-safe-booklet
• https://www.protectivebehaviourstraining.co.uk/publications/practical-advice-for-keeping-children-safe
• https://www.protectivebehaviourstraining.co.uk/publications/lets-talk-magazine

Websites for family support : 

• Warwickshire Welfare Scheme - www.warwickshire.gov.uk/localwelfarescheme

          helpline@cruse.org.uk or 0808 808 1677                                                    

          www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/        

• Family Information Service -  www.warwickshire.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies
• Local Food Bank arrangements/voucher collection 
• Domestic Abuse Helpline  - www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
• Citizens Advice Service - www.citizensadvice.org.uk
• Local Charities
• Young Carers  - 02476 217740
• Samaritans Helpline  116 123 or email  jo@samaritans.org
• Childline  -  0800 1111
• Child Exploitation -Something's Not Right : Home (somethingsnotright.co.uk)
• Prevent- Safe in Warwickshire – Safe in Warwickshire
• CPD: Brook Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool (RSE) Course

CHILD ABUSE DOES HAPPEN HERE - PLEASE NOTICE THINGS !

The members of staff who is the DSL: 

Michele Wall (Head teacher)

Deputy DSLs: 

Julie Babbs (Inlcusion Lead and Pupil Wellbeing Coordinator)

Emma Davison (Deputy Headteacher) 

Catherine Brown (Leader of Teaching and Learning). 

Alison Harrison (Senior Teacher)

The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding is: 

Mark Waterstreet.

Warwickshire Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is a team made up of different agencies and partners working together to keep children and young people safeguarded from harm, receiving the services they need at the right time, effectively and efficiently.

If you have a safeguarding concern about a child or young person please call the MASH:

01926414144

8.30am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday,

8.30am -5.00pm Friday

In an emergency outside of these hours telephone:

The Social Care Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 01926 886922