Parents & ChildrenSafeguarding
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Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility
At Brinscall St John’s CE/Methodist Primary School, the safety, wellbeing and happiness of every child is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to providing a safe, caring and nurturing environment where children feel secure, valued and listened to. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all members of our school community have an important part to play.
Our Christian vision, “Shine with the light of Jesus,” calls us to notice, care for and protect one another. We want every child to know that there are adults in school who will listen to them, believe them and help them when they are worried.
Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Joanna Owen – Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Mr A Lewis – Deputy Headteacher
Mrs E Rounding - Assistant Headteacher
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team as soon as possible.
You can contact school through the school office.
You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before sharing a concern. If something does not feel right, please tell us.
Worried about a child?
If you are concerned about a child, please do not wait.
During the school day, contact school and ask to speak to Mrs Owen (DSL) or Mr Lewis (DDSL) or Mrs Rounding (DDSL)
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.
If your concern is outside school hours and cannot wait until school reopens, you should contact the appropriate local children's safeguarding service or the police.
Working together with families
Safeguarding works best when school and families work together.
There may be occasions when we need to speak to parents about something a child has told us or a concern that has arisen. Our priority will always be the welfare of the child.
In some circumstances, safeguarding procedures require school to seek advice from or share information with other professionals. Where it is safe and appropriate to do so, we will work openly with parents and carers throughout this process.
Support for Parents and Carers
We know that families can sometimes experience difficult periods and that asking for help can feel daunting.
Please speak to us if your family needs support. Seeking help early can often prevent a small difficulty becoming a much bigger one.
Our Parental Guidance & Support pages also provide information and links to support with areas including:
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bereavement and loss
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children's emotional wellbeing and mental health
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online safety
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SEND
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family difficulties and early help
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attendance and anxiety
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local and national support services.
Helping children to speak up
An important part of safeguarding is making sure children know that they have a voice.
We encourage our children to talk to a trusted adult whenever something is worrying them, whether it has happened in school, at home, online or somewhere else.
Through our curriculum, collective worship, relationships and everyday conversations, children learn that:
It is OK to tell.
It is OK to ask for help.
Their feelings matter.
They should keep telling until somebody helps.
Children are taught about personal safety, healthy relationships, appropriate boundaries, online safety and how to recognise situations that may make them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Our Safeguarding Policies
Parents and carers can find our key safeguarding documents within the Policies section of our website, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and other policies relating to children's safety and wellbeing.