Safeguarding
Introduction
At Forest & Sandridge CE Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that our children learn in a safe, nurturing, and secure environment. Safeguarding the children in our care is of paramount importance to us. Our safeguarding and child protection policy outlines how we do this.
During the time whilst school is closed you may feel worried, anxious or unsafe. If you need help or advice from anyone at school you can contact us on 01225 703394. If your call is not answered, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We will be continuing to check the school email, please email us on [email protected] .
Please also find details of our Home-School Support TAs who may be able to offer support during this difficult time.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is responsible for promoting a safe environment for children and young people. They are the first point of contact for all staff and volunteers to go to for advice if they have a concern about a child’s welfare. The DSL and deputy DSLs (DDSL) all have a higher level of safeguarding training and knowledge than the rest of the staff, which is updated biannually.
Keeping children safe is everybody’s responsibility, and at Forest & Sandridge School, we recognise that we all have a key role in ensuring the safety of the children in our care.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Scott James - Headteacher and DSL
Mr James Mead - Deputy Headteacher and DDSL
Mrs Helen Chappell Assistant Headteacher, SENDCO and DDSL
Mrs Carli Caven - Home School Support Governor Responsible for Safeguarding and DDSL
Mr Ryan O'Mahony - Governor Responsible for Safeguarding
Staff Training
All staff and volunteers are trained regularly to ensure they are fully aware of school expectations and key policies and procedures as well as national statutory requirements. School leaders ensure that stringent, safer recruitment practices are adhered to when recruiting new staff.
Policies and Procedures
Key safeguarding policies and procedures can be found on our policies and procedures page. More information and guidance are also available on the Wiltshire Safeguarding Children’s Board website.
Reporting Concerns
We will endeavour to share any concerns we may have with parents regarding the welfare of their child, as appropriate. We have a duty to refer to social care if we suspect a child is suffering from or may be at risk of significant harm. If we make a referral to social care, we will inform the parents concerned, unless to do so could place the child at increased risk of significant harm. Our first concern will always be the welfare of the child.
We will advise the Designated Officer For Allegations (DOFA) at Wiltshire Local Authority if we have any concerns about the actions of an adult in a position of trust.