Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
Please see our list of contacts below:
If the child is at immediate risk, call the police | 999 | |||||||
| To make an urgent referral, i.e. a child is likely to suffer or is suffering harm, call | CHILDREN SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE (CSC) 01522 782111 EMERGENCY DUTY TEAM (OUT OF HOURS) 01522 782333 | |||||||
To make a non-urgent referral, contact safeguarding team using the online form (first gaining parental/carer consent) | CHILDREN SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE (CSC) 01522 782111 Make the phone referral before completing the online form | |||||||
| To make an urgent referral, i.e. a child is likely to suffer or is suffering harm, call | CHILDREN SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE (CSC) 01522 782111 Make the phone referral before completing the online form | |||||||
For advice and guidance about whether to make a referral | EARLY HELP TEAM earlyhelpconsultants@lincolnshire.gov.uk | |||||||
| For information, advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding policy and procedures | SCHOOL SAFEGUARDING TEAM | |||||||
| DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD Debbie Wilson (Headteacher) | DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING LEADS Mandy Wright Clare Hewerdine Claire Dunham Natasha Hann | CHILDREN SERVICES CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE 01522 782111 | ||||||
To complete a safeguarding cause for concern form | Use CPOMS online reporting system. This should NOT replace discussing any concerns with the appropriate adults in school. | |||||||
If you have concerns about a professional: | ||||||||
To raise concerns and ask for guidance in relation to the conduct of someone who works with children | Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) | NSPCC WHISLTEBLOWING SERVICE | ||||||
Safeguarding statement
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our children. We expect all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this same commitment to safeguarding. Each child’s welfare is of paramount importance. We recognise that, safeguarding concerns do not adhere to school/home boundaries and that what happens at home and within the wider school environment including on social media, is as relevant as what happens within the school environment. Behaviour may be challenging and we recognise that, at times, this may impact on other children either directly or indirectly. We will always take a considered and sensitive approach in order that we can support all our children.
We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff are trained in safeguarding, and children are made aware that they can talk to adults in school if they have any concerns.
All our policies and procedures follow the guidance contained in the new KCISE (September 2022). We are also aware of other relevant guidance, such as the sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges (September 2021). The procedures which we follow, for the safety of all, have been laid down by the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Team and the school has adopted a Child Protection Policy in line with this. On rare occasions our concerns about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies. We will ensure that all concerns are discussed with parent/carers first, before any referrals are made, unless we believe that such a move may be contrary to a child’s welfare.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Debbie Wilson (Headteacher). The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mandy Wright, Clare Hewerdine, Claire Dunham and Natasha Hann. The Pupil Premium Champion is Mr Ian Freeman (Chair of Governors).
The Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. If you are concerned about the safety of a child, you can contact the DSL at enquiries@stbotolphs.co.uk