01782 950082

Hempstalls Primary School

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Safeguarding

Hempstalls Primary School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others. We aim to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by protecting them from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

 

Hempstalls Primary School Safeguarding Policy Purpose and Aims:

  • Building resilience - raising awareness of child protection issues and equipping children with the language and skills needed to keep them safe. Establishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop within an ethos of openness;
  • Supporting vulnerable pupils - supporting pupils who have been abused, have witnessed violence towards others or may be vulnerable to abuse
  • Preventing unsuitable people from working with children - ensuring we practice safe recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children. 

 

Our Ethos:

  • The child’s welfare is of paramount importance, we are a child centered school.
  • We maintain a professional attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned. When concerns about the welfare of a child, staff members will always act in the best interests of the child. This policy has been developed in-conjunction with our school culture of prevention, protection and support.
  • Our school will continue to maintain an ethos where pupils feel secure, are encouraged to talk, are listened to and feel safe. Children at our school are encouraged to talk freely with any staff member at our school if they are worried or concerned about something. We follow the below guidance: what-to-do-if-you are-worried-a-child-is-being-abused
  • Raising awareness of child protection issues and equipping children with the language and skills needed to keep them safe. Establishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop within an ethos of openness.

Designated Safeguarding Leads - Main office telephone number: 01782 950082

Miss Bell

 Miss A Bell

Mrs Hemmings

Mrs J Hemmings

 

Mrs K Timmis

Mrs K Timmis

 

Mrs E Kirkham

 Mrs E Kirkham

 

Miss C McDonald

 Miss C McDonald
 
 

 

Safeguarding Governor

Mrs Amanda Evans

Mrs Amanda Evans
Policies
> Safeguarding Policy
> Child on Child Abuse Policy 2022
> Covid 19 Policy
> Mobile Phone Policy 2022
> Online Safety Policy 2023
Helplines
> Catch 22 
A list of Helplines, apps and websites to support parents
> NSPCC Helpline 
0808 800 5000 
help@nspcc.org.uk
> Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Service
Opening Hours: 
8:30am - 5:00pm Mon-Thurs
8:30am - 4:30pm Friday
In an emergency outside office hours
0345 604 2886
General enquires: 
01785 277151
> Child Exploitation and Online Protection
If you have any concerns about exploitation or abuse, please report it via this website

Additional Safeguarding Information

Staffordshire LADO Guidance 
Are you concerned about someone who works or volunteers with children? Contact Staffordshire LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) 
> Staffordshire Police - 60 second briefing
Preventing Child Exploitation Update
> Are you Cyber Safe?
> Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022
> NSPCC Guidance for Children
> NSPCC Guidance for Parents
> Preventing Extremism and Radicalisation
> Safeguarding, Health & Safety Leaflet
> Volunteers Working in School