Safeguarding

Our Schools Safeguarding

St Edmund Campion Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed below.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Woolley (Head Teacher). Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mrs Cross (Deputy Head Teacher), Mr Tuckwell (Leader of Learning), Miss Walsh (Year 3) and Miss Dawson (Year 5). The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding in our school is Mrs Karen Richards.

St Edmund Campion Child Protection Team:

If you have a child protection or safeguarding concern, please contact:

Mrs Bianca Woolley (Designated Safeguarding Lead Professional)

Tel: 0115 9147889
Email: dsl@st-edmundcampion.notts.sch.uk

Mrs Sarah Cross (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Professional)                                                                                       

Tel: 0115 9147889
Email: dsl@st-edmundcampion.notts.sch.uk

Mr Simon Tuckwell (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Professional)                 

Tel: 0115 9147889
Email: dsl@st-edmundcampion.notts.sch.uk

Miss Fiona Walsh (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Professional)                                                                                       

Tel: 0115 9147889
Email: dsl@st-edmundcampion.notts.sch.uk

Miss Claire Dawson (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Professional)                                                                                       

Tel: 0115 9147889
Email: dsl@st-edmundcampion.notts.sch.uk

Mrs Karen Richards (Safeguarding Governor)                             

Tel: 0115 9147889
Email: krichards@st-edmundcampion.notts.sch.uk

Moira Dales (Trust Safeguarding Lead)
Tel: 07852133114
Email: m.dales@ololcatholicmat.co.uk

Child Protection

What to do if you have concerns about a child

  • Report your concern to a named Designated Senior Person as listed above to explain your concern.
  • If an allegation is made against a member of staff this must be reported to the Head Teacher.
  • If the allegation is against the Head Teacher, this must be reported to the CEO of the Our Lady of Lourdes Trust – James McGeachie – j.mcgeachie@ololcatholicmat.co.uk
  • You can also report to The Nottinghamshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) can be contacted on 03005008090 or email: mash.safeguarding@nottscc.gov.uk.
  • Nottingham City Children and Families Direct can be contacted on 0115 876 4800 or email: candf.direct@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

What to do if you have a concern (A Flowchart)

For further information please visit the Governments website at the link below:

https://tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk/

Photographs and Videos

Whilst lots of parents and carers really enjoy seeing photos and videos of their children’s school life we are very mindful of our duty of care towards all our pupils. We take the issue of safeguarding very seriously and this includes the use of photographic and video images.

Any photographs or videos taken by parents, carers and relatives at school productions, sports days or other events are for the enjoyment of individual families. They must not be used in any way that could potentially place a child at risk. This would include publishing images in any form of print or on the internet including social networking sites. This is emphasised before plays and events etc.

We understand that in exceptional circumstances a parent or carer may not wish their child to be photographed or videoed in this way. If this is the case then please contact the headteacher to discuss how this can be best achieved.

Occasionally, the local press will be invited to take photographs of school events and special achievements. We like to use photographs of our children on our website, in school documents, for parent information meetings, newsletters and on our display screens around the school. If you do not wish photographs of your child to be used for these purposes, then please contact the Headteacher.

CONTEXTUAL SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding Culture at SEC

Having a system where concerns can be reported immediately

  • SEC uses the CPOMs recording system. This is a secure digital platform that enables staff to record their safeguarding concerns quickly and easily.
  • Any visitors to our school are made aware of the reporting process. (Leaflet and visible signage of the DSLs are displayed throughout the school).
  • Actions in response to any concerns are timely and effective. At SEC we have a ‘Ten Minute rule’ – staff must report to a DSL within ten minutes.

Supporting our children

  • Pupils understand what is unacceptable and how they can disclose this information to us, even if the disclosure isn’t about them.
  • Pupils know they should speak to a ‘trusted adult’ if they have a worry or use the ‘worry jar’/’worry monster.’
  • Pupils feel safe and are confident to seek help if they need to.
  • All pupils take part in the NSPCC ‘Speak out, stay safe’ programme.

Safeguarding Governor

  • Our Safeguarding Governor supports all our staff and safeguarding leads.
  • SEC follows the safer recruitment processes.

Working with parents and carers

  • We support our parents and make sure that they are not only aware of what safeguarding is, but show them how they can report concerns to us.
  • We ensure that the parents of our pupils know that we are always there to hear their concerns and that their concerns will always be confidential.

Continual Professional Development

  • As a school we use Flick safeguarding training every September for all staff and governors.
  • School attends the DSL Networks each term at Trust level.
  • Regular practice in staff meetings to ensure that practical examples of safeguarding are discussed to ensure that we keep safeguarding at the forefront of all that we do.
  • All staff understand and recognise risk, as well as potential signs of harm, abuse or other safeguarding concerns.
  • DSLs also attend any NCC CPD/training.

Curriculum

  • Elements of our curriculum enable pupils to recognise and respond to risks to their wellbeing which are successfully designed and delivered – for example,

o learning about online safety or healthy relationships

o Clear RSE programme in school.

Environment

  • Our environment is effectively designed to safeguard students – this includes physical aspects of the learning environment as well as more cultural or behavioural elements, such as zero-tolerance of discriminatory language.

Safeguarding Contextual Information for SEC

Risk: Child on Child Abuse

Mitigation:

  • Robust policies in place, including Pupil Anti-Bullying Policy
  • Focus on consent
  • NSPCC Workshops
  • Use of ‘Pant Rule’ to teach understanding
  • School values – ‘Be kind, Show Respect’
  • Rigorous monitoring of any incidents by DSLs
  • Anti –Bullying Week – assembly/House meetings.

Risk: Online abuse/E-Safety

Mitigation:

  • Focus on online safety within the computing curriculum
  • NSPCC workshops for pupils
  • Staff training through NOS website to support CPD
  • Pupil online safety surveys completed in school and results shared with parents
  • Weekly updates/advice relating to online safety shared with parents in the newsletter
  • Dedicated space on the school website for parent/children to access for further support.

Risk: Radicalisation

Mitigation:

  • School values embedded within the school – ‘Show respect’
  • Teaching of British Values
  • All Staff trained on PREVENT.

Risk: Emotional abuse

Mitigation:

  • Regular training/updates for staff
  • Worry jars/monsters in class for children to share
  • ELSA support/Mental Health First Aider appointed
  • PSHE/RSHE curriculum – focus on emotions
  • Wellbeing ambassadors (pupils) in school.

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Lead DSL: Mrs B Woolley

DSL: Mrs S Cross

DSL: Mr S Tuckwell

DSL: Miss F Walsh

DSL: Miss C Dawson

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust Safeguarding Details

The first point of call for Safeguarding issues is our school St Edmund Campion.

Should you wish to contact the Trust regarding safeguarding issues please see the details below:

  • Safeguarding hotline number for OLoL: 01158550557
    This will be diverted to our safeguarding team between 9am-3pm weekdays, and will send a voicemail to the safeguarding team outside of these times.
  • Moira Dales (Trust Safeguarding Lead) Tel: 07852133114

Safeguarding Concern

If you feel there is a safeguarding concern with one of our pupils, please use the form below to contact the DSL’s.

Anonymous Safeguarding Concern