Safeguarding

KEEPING SAFE OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAY

 As we look forward to the school holidays, we know that some children, young people and families may be finding things tough right now. This sheet sets out where you can go for ideas, advice and support with your wellbeing during this time.

💛  Mental Health and Wellbeing

If your child tells you they are struggling with their mental health, or you suspect this yourself, you should always contact your GP for support and advice.

🏥  NHS Mental Health Services

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), MFT  each local CAMHS service in Manchester runs a duty team Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, that you can call for advice or to discuss a possible referral.

 

Manchester, Trafford and Salford Thrive Hubs, MFT CAMHS  advice and signposting across Manchester, with drop ins for young people and families.

 

NHS mental health services  these services are free. Use the 111 online service, or call 111 and select option 2.

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/

📞  Helplines and Text Support

Childline  free, 24 hours a day. Call 0800 1111.

https://www.childline.org.uk

 

Samaritans  free, 24 hours a day. Call 116 123.

https://www.samaritans.org

 

Kooth  online support for young people aged 11 to 25.

https://www.kooth.com

 

Shout  a free, 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Text SHOUT to 85258.

 

Papyrus HOPELINE247  prevention of young suicide. Call 0800 068 4141, or text 07860 039967.

 

For life threatening emergencies, always call 999.

🏡  Support for Parents and Carers

Manchester Mind  help finding the right local support.

https://www.manchestermind.org

 

Anna Freud Centre  for adoptive parents, special guardians and foster carers.

https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/adoptive-parents-special-guardians-and-foster-carers/

 

Anna Freud Centre  resources for parents and carers.

https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/resources/

 

Youth Wellbeing Directory  find the right service by location, name or keyword.

https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/find-a-service-near-you/

 

Self help apps reviewed by the Anna Freud Centre  including strategies for reducing self harm.

https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/apps-delivering-self-help-strategies/

🛡️  Safeguarding

Childline  online and by phone. Call 0800 1111.

https://www.childline.org.uk/kids/

 

Report online abuse

https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre

 

If you are worried about a child's safety at any time, please contact the school office or speak to a member of staff.

 

Safeguarding... Everybody... Everyday

St. John's RC Primary School is committed to the safety and the well-being of its pupils and staff.

The school recognises the importance of providing an ethos and environment that will help children to feel safe, secure and respected; encourage them to talk openly; and enable them to feel confident that they will be listened to.

We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff receive very regular training and updates. The children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. We refer to them as 'trusted adults'.

Staff are well trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL).

SAFEGUARDING TEAM

The safeguarding leadership team is made up of 7 members of staff;

Designated Safeguarding Leads

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Bronwen O'Donoghue - Headteacher (DSL)

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Suzanne Marsden - Pastoral Manager (DDSL)

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Yvonne Joyce - Assistant Headteacher (DDSL)

Safeguarding Team - Level 3 trained

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Anna Reynolds - Deputy Headteacher

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Rachel Speak - Assistant Headteacher

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Hannah Vechionne - Assistant Headteacher and SENDCO

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Claire Fallows - School Business Manager and Aftercare

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL)

Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety and understanding the filtering and monitoring systems you have in place)

Support staff members to carry out their safeguarding duties

Liaise closely with children’s social care and other services

Trained to DSL standard

DEPUTY DSL

  • The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in all matters of safeguarding and child protection across the school. They will advise and support other members of staff on child welfare and child protection matters, and may liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police. DDSL's will deputise for the DSL in their absence.

  • Trained to DSL standard

SAFEGUARDING TEAM

4 members of staff, including a lead staff member in aftercare have had enhanced training in safeguarding practices (Level 3)

At St. John's RC Primary School we believe it is important to make children and young people aware that unacceptable behaviour towards them will not be tolerated. Our PSHE curriculum supports children to be able to recognise when their safety becomes compromised and to know what they can do about it. We have regular assemblies that remind children of what they can do if they are worried, upset or need some support.

In school, we are proactive at raising pupil awareness of how they can stay safe through organised events such as Anti Bullying week, On-line safety training and regular assemblies including ones provided by the NSPCC

We are a Rights Respecting School and have a steering group to ensure that pupil voice is sought, heard, and acted upon.

SAFEGUARDING NEWSLETTERS

CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY

This policy is updated and ratified by our governing body annually.

Where can I get help?

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/band-runner/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/

https://www.childline.org.uk/

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Operation Encompass

Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces. Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse. This allows us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.

We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved.