SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS
Name of School : WEST HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Academic year: 2018-19
We all have a statutory duty to “safeguard and promote the welfare of children”. To maintain an professional attitude of “it could Happen Here” where safeguarding is concerned.
All staff are encouraged to report any concerns that they have and not see these as insignificant. On occasions, a referral is justified by a single incident such as an injury or disclosure of abuse. More often however, concerns accumulate over a period of time and are evidenced by building up a picture of harm over time; this is particularly true in cases of emotional abuse and neglect. In these circumstances, it is crucial that staff record and pass on concerns in accordance with this policy to allow the Designated Safeguarding Lead to build up a picture and access support for the child at the earliest opportunity.
However, if you think the matter is very serious and may be related to a child protection concern, where the child has been harmed or is at risk of harm e.g. physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect, you must talk to one of the people below immediately. If you are unable to contact them you can ask the school office staff to find them and ask them to speak to you straight away about a confidential and urgent matter.
The people you should talk to at this setting are:
The Designated Safeguarding Lead
Name: Kelly Bracebridge Headteacher
The office is located next to the Main Office
Telephone Number is: 01543 227125
The Designated Safeguarding Deputy
Name: Marguerite Gleave
The office is located in the School Building
Telephone Number is: 01543 227125
Any allegation or disclosure involving someone who works with children in a paid or voluntary capacity must be reported directly to the Head Teacher, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead or Senior Manager, unless it involves them and then it should be reported directly to the Chair of the Governing Body..
Ensure all concerns are recorded on using schools cause for concern procedure
Please click here to view our full Safeguarding Policy