Safeguarding and protecting the children is our highest priority. We have a rigorous system to ensure the safety of the children at all times.
The following policies are used to structure and reinforce these procedures.
In addition we follow the guidance as outlined in the Department for Education document "Keeping Children Safe in Education", a copy of which can be downloaded below:
If you have any concerns relating to the safety of the children in school, please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs R Wilson, or our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Ford on 01782 973888.
Our Governor responsible for Child Protection is Mrs A Harding, who can be contacted through the School Office.
Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Services
Open: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
To find out more information about safeguarding and protecting children, please visit the Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Services website: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Care-for-children-and-families/Childprotection/First-Response.aspx
To report a concern, telephone: 0300 111 8007 and select Option 1.
If you cannot reach the team by phone, please make your enquiry online.
Emergency Duty Service:
(Out of Hours Service)
Telephone: 0345 604 2886.
In case of an emergency, or if you believe the child to be at risk of immediate harm, this must be reported to the police on 999 or 101. Once you have reported to the police, please contact Staffordshire Childrens Advice and Support Service or Emergency Duty Team.
We are an Operation Encompass school, working in conjunction with Staffordshire Police to safeguard children from domestic violence. Please see the image and letter below for further information: