At Stockham Primary School we are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment.
Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that may worry them.
Safeguarding Team
The safeguarding team is in charge of keeping children safe at home and at school. They are called Designated Safeguarding Leads. At Stockam Primary School they are:
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.
Safeguarding means:
Safeguarding children and child protection guidance and legislation applies to all children up to the age of 18.
What is Child Protection?
Child Protection is part of Safeguarding and promoting welfare. It refers to the activity that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.
Communication with Parents
Our school will always discuss concerns with parents/carers and consent for any referrals should be sought unless to do so would:
If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the front door to Children’s Social Care for all child protection and immediate safeguarding concerns. If there is an immediate safeguarding concern where a child is deemed at risk or has potentially suffered significant harm, the MASH team should be contacted immediately.
For example:
If you have a concern about a child, please call MASH on 0345 050 7666 during office hours (8.30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4pm, Friday)
Outside office hours call the Emergency Duty Team on 0800 833 408
If you are a member of the public and have a non immediate concern you can report this using this link Reporting a concern- member of the public
Find out more about the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and referral process.
For police support
Contact 999 in emergencies. 101 is the non-emergency number. If you have a hearing impairment or speech impairment you can use the textphone service (non-emergency- 18001 10)
For NHS support
Contact 999 for emergencies and 111 for not urgent issues.
Prevent duty
Schools have a legal duty, called the Prevent duty, to “have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
At Stockham Primary School we take safeguarding extremely seriously and are aware that radicalisation can have a similarly effect on young people, families and communities. Protecting children from the influence of extremist ideas is therefore an important part of our school’s safeguarding role.
By fostering a strong school ethos, underpinned by our values and curriculum, and actively promoting fundamental British values (democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance) we actively promote our children’s resilience to extremist narratives and prepare them for life in modern Britain. Please click on the links below for further information.
Parents' slide deck (Prevent and Countering Extremism in Young People)
Parents' Booklet (Parents Booklet)
Support for parents
Safeguarding our pupils involves working closely with our families. If you have any concerns or questions regarding pupil welfare or safeguarding in the community. Please see the parent factsheets below. See our online safety page for parent factsheets about staying safe online and specific websites and apps. Please click on the links below for further information.
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Staff Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection
All staff must read and sign Part 1 of Keeping children Safe in Education 2024 and all staff receive a minimum or one safeguarding and child protection training session annually.Please click on the links below for further information.
Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2024.pdf
Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2023.pdf
Additionally, there is a rolling programme of professional development for child facing staff to address safeguarding themes throughout the academic year.
Online Safety
Stockham Primary School recognises the benefits and opportunities which new technologies offer to teaching and learning. We encourage the use of technology in order to enhance skills and promote achievement. However, the accessible and global nature of the internet and variety of technologies available mean that we are also aware of potential risks and challenges associated with such use. Please see links below to support your child with online Safety.
saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/young-people/resources-for-3-11s
Microsoft PowerPoint - Parents staying safe online.pptx (
Childnet — Online safety for young people
www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin/
Inclusive Digital Safety Advice Hub | Internet Matters
www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/
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