section 2) and recognises that where intervention is required, it should always be considered in a safeguarding context. 13. Whistleblowing Whistleblowing is a disclosure in the public interest’ and occurs when a worker (or ‘making member of the wider school community) raises a concern about danger or illegality that affects others, for example pupils in the school or members of the public. All staff members are made aware of the duty to raise concerns about the attitude or actions of staff in line with the school’s Code of Conduct / Whistleblowing policy. We want everyone to feel able to report any child protection / safeguarding concerns. However, for members of staff who feel unable to raise these concerns internally, they can call the the NSPCC whistleblowing helpline on: 0800 028 0285 (line is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday) or email: . Parents or others in the wider school community with concerns can contact the NSPCC general helpline on: 0808 800 5000 (24 hour helpline) or email: help@nspcc.org.uk. Appendix A: Children and Families Hub flow chart Appendix B: Essex Windscreen of Need and levels of intervention
section 2) and recognises that where intervention is required, it should always be considered in a safeguarding context. 13. Whistleblowing Whistleblowing is ‘making a disclosure in the public interest’ and occurs when a worker (or member of the wider school community) raises a concern about danger or illegality that affects others, for example pupils in the school or members of the public. All staff members are made aware of the duty to raise concerns about the attitude or actions of staff in line with the school’s Code of Conduct / Whistleblowing policy. We want everyone to feel able to report any child protection / safeguarding concerns. However, for members of staff who feel unable to raise these concerns internally, they can call the the NSPCC whistleblowing helpline on: 0800 028 0285 (line is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday) or email: . Parents or others in the wider school community with concerns can contact the NSPCC general helpline on: 0808 800 5000 (24 hour helpline) or email: help@nspcc.org.uk. Appendix A: Children and Families Hub flow chart Appendix B: Essex Windscreen of Need and levels of intervention
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