Safeguarding
Spetisbury CE Primary School believes that a child or young person should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them.
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We make every effort to provide a safe and welcoming environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe that they are being listened to.
We maintain an attitude of “it could happen here” where safeguarding is concerned.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Andrew Brown (Headteacher)
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are: Kellie Wort
Our Safeguarding Governor is: Pam Elliott
Please contact these people through the office@spetisbury.dsat.org.uk account.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is also the first point of contact for external agencies that are pursuing Child Protection investigations and co-ordinates the school’s representation at Child Protection conferences and Core Group meetings. When an individual concern/incident is brought to the notice of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, they will be responsible for deciding upon whether or not this should be reported to other agencies as a safeguarding issue. Where there is any doubt as to the seriousness of this concern, or disagreement between the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the member of staff reporting the concern, advice will be sought from the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Any staff member can make a referral in exceptional circumstances, such as in emergency or a genuine concern that appropriate action has not been taken.
How to Report Safeguarding Concerns
If you have any safeguarding concerns about a child you must report them.
If you believe the child is in immediate danger, don’t delay. Call the police on 999 straight away.
Under the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, you must call the police if you’re informed that a girl under 18 has undergone FGM.
You can also report concerns in the following ways:
- Contact NSPCC on 0808 800 5000. They will then pass the concern onto the local child protection team who will investigate it.
- Report your concern directly to the Children's Advice and Duty Service
Tel:01305 228 558 - Report it to Designated Safeguarding Officers
- Call the NSPCC’s Whistleblowing advice line on 0800 028 0285 or email them on help@nspcc.org.uk. They offer free advice and support to anyone who’s concerned about how child protection issues are handled in an organisation.
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer.
We use MyConcern to record and manage any concerns.
Policies
Safe Schools and Communities Team Newsletters
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Support for adults
If you're an adult experiencing domestic abuse, there are organisations that can help.
Relate
0300 003 0396
You can talk to Relate about your relationship, including issues around domestic abuse.National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
A 24 hour free helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.Men's Advice Line
0808 801 0327
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 999 5428
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.