{"id":5226,"date":"2019-11-07T10:21:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T10:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/?page_id=5226"},"modified":"2025-09-03T09:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:39:05","slug":"childrens-health-wellbeing-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/?page_id=5226","title":{"rendered":"SAFEGUARDING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Safeguarding?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Children should be free from harm and danger. It is everyone\u2019s  responsibility to ensure that they are safe. Safeguarding means  protecting children from harm and acting on concerns for a child\u2019s safety  and wellbeing. This includes, physical, sexual, emotional, online abuse  and neglect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is school involved?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The Children Act 1989 requires everyone working with children to inform  Children\u2019s Services about any child thought to be in need of support or at risk of harm. The Education Act 2002 requires all schools to have  arrangements to safeguard children. The school has procedures in place to do this and a policy that all staff, volunteers and visitors must work to.  You can request a copy from the school office or download it from the  school website.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Safeguarding Team<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding-poster-sept-25.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding-poster-sept-25-1024x710.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding-poster-sept-25-1024x710.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding-poster-sept-25-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding-poster-sept-25-768x532.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding-poster-sept-25-160x110.png 160w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Safeguarding-poster-sept-25.png 1252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you expect from us?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> A safe environment in which your child can learn. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will take good care of your child whilst in school, listening and acting on any concerns they share with us. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We keep accurate up to date records.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will contact you if your child is absent and you have not told  us why, to ensure they are safe and well. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your child transfers to another school, we will share important  information with their new school that will help support your child. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will respond promptly to any concerns you tell us about.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our staff will offer support and assistance when needed. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will happen if we have concerns for your child?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p> If a staff member has a concern about your child, they have to report it to  the Safeguarding Team. Concerns include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> If someone sees an unusual or unexplained injury or mark <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your child has said something worrying to us  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your child\u2019s behaviour is particularly unusual or worrying <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there are any reasons we feel your child may be suffering harm  outside of school. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to discuss all concerns with parent or carers, however if we feel  your child is at significant risk, we have a legal duty to report this  immediately to Children\u2019s Services or Police.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Referral to Children\u2019s Services is made by contacting the MASH Team  (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) who give advice on which action to take next, and we may need to fill in a referral form. We will let you know a  referral has been made, unless it would place your child at further risk.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What would happen after a referral is made?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>An assessment of your child\u2019s needs will be made by a Social Worker or  another professional. This may involve a Social Worker contacting you  and\/or undertaking a home visit where they will speak to you and your  child. They may wish to see your child at school. They may also speak to  other professionals involved with your family. If the assessment is that  your child and your family need further help and support, the Social  Worker will discuss this with you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will you feel?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that you may feel, angry, worried or upset because we  have made a referral, but we have a legal duty to keep children safe. We  act in the best interests of the children at all times. This means acting  quickly to reduce any risks to a child\u2019s safety.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We feel that working together with parents and carers is always better for  your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the image below to go to the LBBD website and sign up for the One Borough newsletter:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lbbd.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=1b96ebb039a2e9b6b6ef02bec&amp;id=b08829f967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/one-borough-newsletter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11756\" style=\"width:419px;height:301px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/one-borough-newsletter.png 795w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/one-borough-newsletter-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/one-borough-newsletter-768x553.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the image below to view our Online Safety leaflet on how to keep children safe online:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-Safety-leaflet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-Safety-leaflet-1024x743.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11762\" style=\"width:456px;height:330px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-Safety-leaflet-1024x743.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-Safety-leaflet-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-Safety-leaflet-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/E-Safety-leaflet.png 1189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimate guide to\nFortnite:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/articles\/parents-ultimate-guide-to-fortnite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Parents&#8217; Ultimate Guide to Fortnite | Common Sense Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimate guide to\nDiscord:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/articles\/parents-ultimate-guide-to-discord#:~:text=At%20this%20time%2C%20Discord%20doesn%27t%20offer%20parental%20controls%2C,on%20Discord%20has%20both%20text%20and%20voice%20channels.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Parents&#8217; Ultimate Guide to Discord | Common Sense Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimate guide to Roblox<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/articles\/parents-ultimate-guide-to-roblox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Parents&#8217; Ultimate Guide to Roblox | Common Sense Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimate guide to TikTok<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/articles\/parents-ultimate-guide-to-tiktok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Parents&#8217; Ultimate Guide to TikTok | Common Sense Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parent View<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Parent survey results: your views matter!<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Thank you so much to everyone who responded to the parent survey in the summer term.\u202f It was great to have over 150 responses and to hear your views on the school.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br>Overall, you were very positive about the school:&nbsp;<br> \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 97% of you said that your child felt happy at school&nbsp;<br> \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 93% that the school had high expectations for your child&nbsp;<br> \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 96% agreed their child does well at school&nbsp;<br> \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 96% thought that there were a good range of subjects available at the school&nbsp;<br> \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 89% would recommend the school to another parent&nbsp;<br> \u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 91% agreed that the school makes sure that their child is well-behaved&nbsp;<br><br>The percentages are all improvements on the\u202fsurvey\u202fresults in May 2021 and reflects the great progress the school is making.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Here are a few of your comments:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>I like how the staff are all so friendly and approachable and that my child is very happy and learning well.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>The environment and all the staff are very good.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>The teachers are very good and friendly.\u202f My child feels safe there.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>Good communication between parents and teachers both in person and online.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>Absolutely amazing school.\u202f I moved my children from another\u202f Barking&nbsp;and Dagenham school and it&#8217;s the best decision.\u202f The staff are great and attentive to their needs.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>The school is making a conscious effort to include parents within daily school life.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>The staff are very supportive and listen to the children.\u202f They manage behaviour very well.\u202f My children&#8217;s teacher s are very friendly and have high expectations for them.\u202f They are extremely good teachers.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>I like that my children feel safe at the school and have good relations with all the teachersd&nbsp;not just the class.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>The teachers are friendly and approachable and supportive.\u202f They have high expectations.\u202f The school involves parents and carers very well &#8230; The school tries to organise events which are fun for my son.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>Child-centred eg&nbsp;playground, trips<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>I like the mixture of different backgrounds among the pupils and the teachers.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><em>All staff are very supportive and understanding to us and children.\u202f Our daughter settled in very well and both children love going into school.\u202f Also the communication of the school with parents is excellent.<\/em>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br>It was really helpful to have your suggestions on how we can improve the school even further.\u202f We have set out some of your main points in the questions and answers below:&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>What are the plans for clubs next year?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>We will continue to run a range of after-school clubs next year and will be writing to you in early September about what clubs will be available.\u202f There will be a small charge for these clubs to be able to cover our costs; however, they will be free if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium (please speak to the office if you think this might apply to you &#8211; we would be happy to help).&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Can children have more homework?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>It is always a difficult balance to set the right amount of homework.\u202f Our policy is to\u202fprovide sufficient homework to support the child&#8217;s essential learning in reading, writing and maths.\u202f We also aim to set homework that it is relatively easy for parents\/carers to help with at home &#8211; for example reading, spellings and times tables.\u202f It really helps your child if you can support them with their homework and ensure that they always complete it.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br>We appreciate that some of you who would like us to set more homework.\u202f If this applies to you, then please speak to your class teacher about other activities and websites that you could use to support your child at home.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>What are the school&#8217;s plans for SEN (special educational needs)?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>In September, Ms Thompson (who many of you will know already) will become the school&#8217;s full-time SENCo.\u202f This will provide much greater capacity for the school to support children with SEN.\u202f If you have a child with SEN and\/or would like to find out more about how the school can help meet your child&#8217;s needs, please arrange to speak to Ms Thompson in September.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Can the school gates be opened earlier to avoid overcrowding?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>We are aware that the pavement outside the school gates can become very busy in the mornings.\u202f We have considered whether to open the gates five minutes earlier; however, our concern is that this would simply bring forward the time at which the gates became congested.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br>We would therefore kindly request that, if you arrive before the gates open, that you respect the space of others (for example, you could wait further down the pavement or on the other side of the road until the gates open) and that you leave promptly after dropping off your child.\u202f The gates stay open for ten minutes so, if you have particular concerns about overcrowding, then you can arrive shortly after opening time.\u202f However, please do remember that arriving too late will impact on your child&#8217;s learning time.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Some parents are using inappropriate language at the school gate.\u202f\u202f<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>At James Cambell, we have high expectations of the behaviour of everyone within the school community &#8211; children, staff and parents\/carers.\u202f We would strongly encourage everyone to behave respectfully towards each other and avoid using bad language.\u202f As adults, we need to make sure that we are role models for the children.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br>Inappropriate language and behaviour will not be tolerated.\u202f If the school becomes aware of a parent\/carer using bad language or displaying inappropriate behaviour, then we will issue them with a letter setting out our expectations and warning them that they could potentially be barred from entering the school&#8217;s premises.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br>Please feel free to speak to us about any inappropriate behaviour that you witness and we will seek to address it.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Can parents in juniors attend Sports Day?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>As many of you will know from our really fun and successful Sports Days, parents from Reception to year 6 are welcome to attend Sports Days.\u202f We want to provide as many opportunities as possible for parents\/carers to visit the school &#8211; for example, through the year group assemblies that many of you have enjoyed this year.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Some reading books are very old-fashioned.\u202f Will the school be looking to get more books that promote equality and avoid gender\/sex\/racial stereotypes?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Yes, definitely.\u202f The school is committed to promoting equality and diversity (as well as the love of reading) and we have recently invested in new sets of books for each year group which help achieve this and avoid stereotyping.\u202f We will continue to do this.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>How do I find out what the children are learning each term?<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>You can find out about what your child will be learning on the curriculum pages of the school website.\u202f If you would like more detail or are unable to access the website, please contact your class teacher who would be happy to discuss with you.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/image-2.png 515w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/image-2-209x300.png 209w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\">Please find the Parent View link for James Cambell Primary School here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parentview.ofsted.gov.uk\/parent-view-results\/survey\/result\/159727\/10\">https:\/\/parentview.ofsted.gov.uk\/parent-view-results\/survey\/result\/159727\/10<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th>For Parents<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ofsted Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child\u2019s school, including:&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;&#8211; how happy your child is at the school<br>&nbsp;&#8211; how the school manages bullying or challenging behaviour&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>If your child has&nbsp;special educational needs and\/or disabilities (SEND), we will ask&nbsp;how well the school supports&nbsp;them.&nbsp;<br><br>The&nbsp;questionnaire&nbsp;can be completed at any time&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;you don\u2019t have to wait until the school is being inspected.&nbsp;<br><br>We will use your responses to help us plan inspections. The information you provide can:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>-inform discussions inspectors have with school leaders during an inspection&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>-help Ofsted decide when to inspect a school&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>In addition to this, we also publish the overall summary of the responses to Ofsted Parent View. This information is anonymised.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent Parent Guide<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.07.54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8338\" width=\"130\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.07.54.png 460w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.07.54-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extremist groups use the internet and social media to spread their ideology and recruit vulnerable young people. They know young people are using the internet much more, quite often by themselves, and so utilise these opportunities to exploit and recruit. There is a chance that your child may meet people online or visit websites that could lead them to adopting what is considered extreme views, and become radicalised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019d like to protect your child from being radicalised or you are concerned that they may be at risk, click on the guidance below&nbsp;to get expert tips on practical ways you can support them and where you can go for further support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/LBBD-Parent-guide-1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.02.15-728x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8335\" width=\"167\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.02.15-728x1024.png 728w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.02.15-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.02.15-768x1080.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jamescambell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-11-at-20.02.15.png 926w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Safeguarding? Children should be free from harm and danger. It is everyone\u2019s responsibility to ensure that they are safe. Safeguarding means protecting children from harm and acting on concerns for a child\u2019s safety and wellbeing. This includes, physical, sexual, emotional, online abuse and neglect. Why is school involved? The Children Act 1989 requires everyone working with children to inform Children\u2019s Services about any child thought to be in need of support or at risk of harm. The Education Act 2002 requires all schools to have arrangements to safeguard children. The school has procedures in place to do this and a policy that all staff, volunteers and visitors must work to. You can request a copy from the school office or download it from the school website. Our Safeguarding Team What can you expect from us? What will happen if we have concerns for your child? If a staff member has a concern about your child, they have to report it to the Safeguarding Team. Concerns include: We aim to discuss all concerns with parent or carers, however if we feel your child is at significant risk, we have a legal duty to report this immediately to Children\u2019s Services or Police. Referral to Children\u2019s Services is made by contacting the MASH Team (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) who give advice on which action to take next, and we may need to fill in a referral form. We will let you know a referral has been made, unless it would place your child at further risk. What would happen after a referral is made? An assessment of your child\u2019s needs will be made by a Social Worker or another professional. This may involve a Social Worker contacting you and\/or undertaking a home visit where they will speak to you and your child. They may wish to see your child at school. They may also speak to other professionals involved with your family. If the assessment is that your child and your family need further help and support, the Social Worker will discuss this with you. How will you feel? We understand that you may feel, angry, worried or upset because we have made a referral, but we have a legal duty to keep children safe. We act in the best interests of the children at all times. This means acting quickly to reduce any risks to a child\u2019s safety. We feel that working together with parents and carers is always better for your child. 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