Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is suspected Forced marriage is suspected Extremism or radicalisation is suspected Staff also aware that, even in situations where the parent does not give consent, the best interests of the child are paramount and, therefore, they would share their concerns. In addition, the referral will not be delayed if it has not been possible to contact the parents/carers. A consultation will take with Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS) and/or the police immediately. Where a child lives in a different authority the Designated Lead follows the procedures for that authority. Where possible we ensure that contacts with outside agencies are through the Designated Safeguarding Lead or their Deputy; however staff are aware that anyone can make this contact. Where a member of staff makes contact they ensure that they make the Designated Safeguarding Lead aware as soon as possible. Teachers in our school are aware of their responsibilities under section 74 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 which says that a teacher, in the course of their work in “If the profession, discovers that an act of Female Genital Mutilation appears to have been carried out on a girl under the age of 18 the teacher must report this to the police”. All records provide a factual, accurate, evidence-based account. Records are signed, dated and where appropriate, witnessed. Support and advice is sought from Children’s Services or the Local Area Designated Officer (LADO), whenever necessary. Safeguarding Records are held electronically/hard copies of records or reports relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection concerns are kept in a separate, confidential file, securely stored away from the main pupil file. Authorisation to access these records is controlled by the Head teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead. The school ensures that safeguarding information, including Child Protection information, is stored and handled in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 ensuring that information is: used fairly and lawfully for limited, specifically stated purposes used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive accurate kept for no longer than necessary handled according to people’s data protection rights kept safe and secure.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is suspected Forced marriage is suspected Extremism or radicalisation is suspected Staff also aware that, even in situations where the parent does not give consent, the best interests of the child are paramount and, therefore, they would share their concerns. In addition, the referral will not be delayed if it has not been possible to contact the parents/carers. A consultation will take with Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS) and/or the police immediately. Where a child lives in a different authority the Designated Lead follows the procedures for that authority. Where possible we ensure that contacts with outside agencies are through the Designated Safeguarding Lead or their Deputy; however staff are aware that anyone can make this contact. Where a member of staff makes contact they ensure that they make the Designated Safeguarding Lead aware as soon as possible. Teachers in our school are aware of their responsibilities under section 74 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 which says that “If a teacher, in the course of their work in the profession, discovers that an act of Female Genital Mutilation appears to have been carried out on a girl under the age of 18 the teacher must report this to the police”. All records provide a factual, accurate, evidence-based account. Records are signed, dated and where appropriate, witnessed. Support and advice is sought from Children’s Services or the Local Area Designated Officer (LADO), whenever necessary. Safeguarding Records are held electronically/hard copies of records or reports relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection concerns are kept in a separate, confidential file, securely stored away from the main pupil file. Authorisation to access these records is controlled by the Head teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead. The school ensures that safeguarding information, including Child Protection information, is stored and handled in line with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998 ensuring that information is: used fairly and lawfully for limited, specifically stated purposes used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive accurate kept for no longer than necessary handled according to people’s data protection rights kept safe and secure.
Safeguarding-Policy-Sept-17.docx