Are you concerned about a child?
Share your concerns with a Designated Senior Person.
Share your concerns with a Designated Senior Person.
Child Protection Teacher
Foundation Phase Mrs Ceri Hobbs |
Child Protection Teacher
Key Stage Two Mrs Susanne Roderick |
You can also contact
Mr Andy Hardy, Chair of Governors: 01656 815640 or the local authority Child Protection Officer, Sam Jones: 01656 815270 or Children’s Services duty desk on 01656 815270.
Mr Andy Hardy, Chair of Governors: 01656 815640 or the local authority Child Protection Officer, Sam Jones: 01656 815270 or Children’s Services duty desk on 01656 815270.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175), and DfES (2007)
Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education, schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and follow the correct procedures and processes. Parents/carers should know that the law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. The staff will seek to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer, and where possible seek their consent to a referral to Social Services. This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm. Schools will seek advice from Social Services when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later shown to be unfounded. Parents/carers will appreciate that the designated person for child protection was carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acting in the best interests of all children.
Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education, schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and follow the correct procedures and processes. Parents/carers should know that the law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. The staff will seek to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer, and where possible seek their consent to a referral to Social Services. This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm. Schools will seek advice from Social Services when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later shown to be unfounded. Parents/carers will appreciate that the designated person for child protection was carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acting in the best interests of all children.