Working Together to Safeguard Children

 

Child Protection Procedures

The Authority requires the Headteacher to report any obvious or suspected case of child abuse to Social Care including non-accidental injury, severe physical neglect, emotional abuse and/or sexual abuse.  The school has a policy on Child Protection based upon the LA’s guidelines.  It is available for parents to read.

Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy 2024-25

 

Child Protection & Safeguarding

 

Ms Wells is our 'Designated Senior Lead (DSLs) in school and is responsible for child protection & safeguarding.  Mrs Williams, Mr Welsh, Mrs Clegg & Mrs Mahood are our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL's). 

The DSL is duty bound by the Local Authority to report any obvious or suspected signs of abuse or neglect be that physical, emotional or sexual to social care.  It is a sensitive area, but forms part of the local arrangements with regard to safeguarding and protection all of our pupils.

All staff take part in annual child protection / safeguarding training and follow the policies and procedures, local authority guidelines and documentation that link into the safeguarding agenda.

Our Governor responsible for child protection is Miss Blundell (Vice Chair of Governors)

If you have any concerns please contact her on Tel: 01257 262227

Lancashire's Early Help Offer is aligned to Part 1 and 2 of Lancashire Working Well with Children and Families Guidance, to ensure that everyone who works with children and young people are able to assess the needs of families and provide appropriate support to improve outcomes for children and young people.

WWWCF_3_Lancs.pdf (proceduresonline.com)

Keeping Children Safe In Education 2024

Working together to safeguard children 2023

 

Your Family's Early Help Assessment Form:-

Your Family's Early Help Assessment