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, we must act and 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.
Our Safeguarding Team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs Kay Harrison |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Miss K Nijjar |
EYFS Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Miss Heather Verdant |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Bob Harris |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Jacqui Tombs |
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr A Brewer |
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 needs protection, contact Family Front Door on 01905 822666 (Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm). For assistance outside of school hours (5 pm – 8 am 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.
Online 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.
There are a number of online safety websites available to support parents and children. Below is a small selection of useful resources:
The UK Safer Internet Centre has produced a leaflet for parents and carers offering advice about online gaming and how to support children and young people to enjoy games safely and responsibly.
ThinkUKnow is the education programme from the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Command. It provides guidance to help children and young people use the internet safely, with specific sections for ages 5–7, 8–10 and older children.
#DITTO is a free online safety magazine for schools, organisations and parents. It provides regular updates on risks, issues, advice and guidance relating to keeping children safe online while enjoying and learning through technology. A new edition is published approximately every six weeks.
Private Fostering
Mental Health
The following websites offer support and advice relating to mental health issues:
Prevent Duty
Northwick Manor Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. We believe that safeguarding against radicalisation is no different from safeguarding against any other threat children might face.
All staff are expected to uphold and promote the fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
On 1 July 2015 the Prevent Duty (Section 26) of The Counter-Terrorism & Security Act 2015 came into force. This duty places the responsibility on local authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and child protection we fully support the government’s Prevent Strategy.
You can find further information here: Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism
Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to any post including checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS.
We are an Operation Encompass School
Operation Encompass aims to reduce the long-term impact of domestic abuse by ensuring children receive early intervention and appropriate support.
When the police attend incidents of domestic abuse where children are directly or indirectly involved, they notify the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead before the start of the next school day. The Designated Safeguarding Lead then ensures that the child receives the immediate support they need in school. Staff are trained to identify and support children who may be affected by domestic abuse.