Crockerne Church of England Primary School
To be the best me that I can be
Safeguarding
These staff have responsibility for safeguarding within the school:
Designated Safeguard Lead Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead
Emma Bray - Headteacher Sonya Crutchley - Assistant Co-Headteacher Tanya Slatter - Learning Mentor
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Emma Bray (Headteacher).
The Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) are Sonya Crutchley (Assistant Co-Headteacher), and Tanya Slatter (Learning Mentor). All of whom are contactable via the school office on (01275)372659 or office@crockerne.co.uk.
Any parent, child or volunteer, or member of staff should speak with them to share any concern or worry that they may have about a child. However, anyone can refer a child they may have concerns for. Please contact the school office in the first instance. In an emergency, if the school is closed, safeguarding concerns should be directed to emma.bray@crockerne.co.uk.
The Designated Teacher for Looked after Children (LAC), Post Looked after Children (PLAC) and Pupil Premium Champion is Mrs Emma Bray.
Our designated governor for Safeguarding/Child Protection is Bryony Roberts.
If you have reported your concerns to the school, and feel that they are not being dealt with, please the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This is currently James McMillan who may be contacted on 07795 092692 or at LADO@n-somerset.gov.uk
At Crockerne, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. Our staff receive thorough and regular Safeguarding training. We are aware of our responsibility to safeguard all children, therefore have a strong and clear safeguarding culture and protocol. This requires that all staff appropriately share any concerns that we may have about children with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and local authorities. These include contacting the Local Authority Lead Officer or Child Protection Team, Intake Team or Social Care, all of which will provide consultation and advice for anyone working with children. If we need to refer a child to Social Care, then the child's adults will be informed, unless to do so would put the child at greater risk of harm or impede a criminal investigation. If in doubt, we will consult with Social Care at this point.
Our MAT Safeguarding Policy can be found here.
At our school we aim to:
- Establish a safe environment in which children can learn and develop
- Ensure we practice safe recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and create a culture of vigilance
- Raise awareness of and respond appropriately to Safeguarding and Child Protection issues
- Equip children with the skills needed to keep them safe in the real world and online
- Have clear procedures for identifying additional needs and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse and allegations against teachers and other members of staff
- Support pupils who are subject to a Child Protection Plan
Further information, advice and support surrounding the issues of safeguarding can be found below:
North Somerset Safeguarding Board
Please follow the links below to find advice on supporting children and families with a range of safeguarding concerns:
Safeguarding:
NSPCC: Talk Pants- a simple guide to helping your child stay safe from abuse (we use this material with our younger pupils at school)
E-safety:
Here at Crockerne, we recognise the benefits and opportunities that new technologies offer to teaching and learning. We encourage the use of technology in order to enhance skills and promote achievement. However, the accessible and global nature of the internet and variety of technologies available come with risks and associated challenges.
Parenting in a Digital World- advice for parents on how to keep pupils safe online
Internet Matters is another useful site for helping parents keep their children safe online.
https://www.internetmatters.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk_HVjqXt6wIVCrDtCh1CPgQXEAAYASAAEgIuk_D_BwE
Common sense media has up-to-date information and reviews of films, books, websites and apps which could be helpful for parents.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
We are aware of many Apps used by children, which can pose e-safety issues. The Carly Ryan Foundation has produced fact sheets on the more popular apps, providing useful information and advice:
https://www.carlyryanfoundation.com/resources/fact-sheets
Prevent Strategy:
From 1st July 2015 all schools are subject to a duty under section 26 of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015, in the exercise of their functions, to have "due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism". This duty is known as the Prevent Duty. It applies to a wide range of public-facing bodies, including all primary and secondary schools.
Schools can build pupils' resilience to radicalisation by providing a safe environment for debating controversial issues and helping children to understand how they can influence and participate in decision making. Schools are already expected to promote the spiritual, moral and cultural development of pupils and, within this, fundamental British values.
http://educateagainsthate.com/
Mandatory Reporting of FGM - Procedural Information
From 21st October 2015 it is mandatory for teachers, health and social workers to report to the police if they find, suspect, or are told, that someone under 18 has undergone FGM.
To obtain more information on FGM, please click on the link below, for Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020.
Early Help
There are a number of ways we can support you, your child and your family. We can signpost you to other services, provide pastoral support, organise workshops and coffee mornings, provide details of holiday clubs and activities and, if necessary, make a referral to the local authority Early Help service for children, young people and families. If you would like to know more about the support they can offer, details can be found on their website:
https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/children-young-people-families/early-help