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Dear Parents and Carers,
In this term's safeguarding update, I have provided information from the DfE document ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ 2024, which outlines key information in relation to the importance of attendance and punctuality. I have added a useful safeguarding acronyms and vocabulary list to aid understanding of the safeguarding language.
Every term, I will be hosting a 'spotlight on Safeguarding' focus to help look at specific areas in more detail and where possible, share advice and guidance. This term, I have focused on bullying - the definition - and how to support your child if they are experiencing negative behaviours. The most important advice would be to work with the school, if you have any concerns about your child so that they can monitor and intervene early.
If you are concerned about the way your child responds to others, speak to their teacher. Teachers are highly skilled when it comes to managing relationships between children. They understand how to support children to develop empathy, patience and kindness for one another. They will be able to offer guidance.
Stay safe over the Christmas break and have a wonderful time.
Mrs Campbell
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Useful Safeguarding Acronyms and Vocabulary
DSL: Designated Safeguarding Lead
MASH: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
CP: Child Protection
CiN: Child in Need
CEOP: Child Exploitation and On-Line Protection Centre
KCSIE: Keeping Children Safe in Education
PREVENT: Part of the Government’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy to stop people being drawn in to extremism
CAMHs: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
SEND: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’ is a statutory Department for Education document that all schools are required to follow when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. It covers many aspects of safeguarding, including different forms of abuse, early help processes, safer-recruitment, how concerns must be reported and the role of the Designated Safeguarding Leads. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
➢ Protecting children from maltreatment
➢ Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
➢ Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
➢ Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
Click here for the full document: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024
SPOTLIGHT ON SAFEGUARDING
Bullying, as defined by the Anti-Bullying Alliance is:
The repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological. It can happen face-to-face or online. Respect is crucial in preventing bullying because it fosters understanding, empathy and kindness. When children learn to respect one another’s differences and viewpoints, they are less likely to find reason to behave in a bullying manner towards others. By promoting mutual respect, children are encouraged to treat others in the way they want to be treated, which helps break the cycle of bullying and builds a more positive and support culture amongst children.
Supporting your child through suspected bullying.
As children form friendships, particularly in school, it can be a challenge to determine if negative behaviours have escalated into bullying.
The definition provided earlier can assist with this, but if you have concerns, it's essential to handle the situation delicately and offer steady emotional support. See right for steps parents can take to support their child
It is important to remember that no school accepts or tolerates bullying behaviours. It is important to work with school to resolve any issues.
Dear Parents,
I am one of the school’s deputy designated safeguarding leads (DDSL) and the Welfare Lead. You are welcome to share any safeguarding concerns with me if Mrs Campbell is busy.
As part of my role I can support you with second hand uniform, foodbank vouchers, hygiene products and a range of other welfare support. I also complete referrals to external services for mental health, school health, wellbeing support, bereavement support, etc when needed. If you have a concern about your child please feel free to send me a message on Dojo and I am always happy to help wherever I can.
I also lead the Safety Squad and am looking forward to providing them with some specific training in the new year to prepare them to become ambassadors for our school. The children will provide a valuable role in keeping all pupils safe and sharing their knowledge with both staff and pupils is an important role they will play.
Take care over the Christmas period and I look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.
Mrs Tina Foster
Report a concern about a child or a teenager
Report a concern about a child or a teenager
In an emergency, call 999.
Otherwise, if you are worried that a child or teenager might be at risk of harm and you need advice straight away contact the:
Single Point of Advice (SPoA)
Single Point of Advice (SPoA)
Phone: 01323 464222
If you feel that the child or teenager is not in immediate danger but you are still worried you can also:
email SPoA
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm. Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Out of hours
Out of hours
For a serious concern about a child that cannot wait until the next working day, contact the Emergency Duty Service.
Weekdays from 5pm to 8.30am. Also weekends and bank holidays.
01273 335906 or
01273 335905
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors
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