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Safeguarding


Safeguarding Procedures in School

 

ur school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. Everyone has a responsibility to act, without delay, to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. It is our willingness to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpins this commitment. The school seeks to work in partnership with families and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children who are vulnerable or in need.’

 

‘Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.’ (DFE 2018)

 

If any parent, member of staff or governor has a child protection safeguarding query, please contact a member of our safeguarding team.

 

Mrs McDonald is the Designated Senior Lead (DSL)

Miss Dutton is the Deputy DSL

Miss Threadgold is the Deputy DSL

Mrs Davies is the Deputy DSL

Mrs Smith is the Deputy DSL

Operation Encompass

Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.

Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.

As a school, we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Designated Safeguarding Lead) known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care. 

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.

We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved.

Policies

Please see our polices section for our school safeguarding policies or contact the school office.

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Contact Us

Birch Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6JS

Telephone: 0161 775 2935

Email: sthelensprimary@ldst.org.uk