Safeguarding

Safeguarding

‘Keeping Children Safe’ at Northwick Manor Primary School is the most important thing we do. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If we feel a child is at risk of significant harm, it is our duty to act and to inform the relevant people. This might be Social Care, the Police, the School Nurse, NSPCC, Early Help or other partner agencies. If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a child please speak to our Safeguarding Team.

Safeguarding Statement for Northwick Manor Primary School

Northwick Manor Primary School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying safeguarding processes.

Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.

Remember safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

If you have any reason to believe that a child or young person is at immediate risk from harm contact the police on 999. If you are concerned that a child is in need of protection contact Family Front Door on 01905 822666 from Monday – Friday 8.30 – 4.30. For assistance outside of school hours (5pm – 8am weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays) please contact 01905 768020.

Northwick Manor Primary School is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The completion of an Enhanced DBS will be required for anyone working with children in our school.

E-safety

Children and young people go online to connect with friends, and make new ones, to browse the internet for information, chat with others and play games. They may:

search for information or content on search engines like Google and Bing
share images and watch videos through websites or mobile apps like Instagram, Pinterest, Vine and YouTube
use social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter
write or reply to messages on forums and message boards
play games alone or with others through websites, apps or game consoles
chat with other people through online games, BBM (Blackberry Messenger), game consoles, webcams, social networks and tools like WhatsApp

When online, children and young people can learn new things, get help with homework, express themselves creatively and connect with friends and family.

There are also risks, but by understanding and talking about the dangers you can help keep your child safe online.

Private Fostering

https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/privatefostering

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