Safeguarding our pupils

Our safeguarding team comprises of Richard Healey as designated safeguarding lead, Liz McAndrew, Kate Marsh and Caroline Proffitt as Deputy Safeguarding leads. Any safeguarding concerns are reported to us and we will investigate and take action if necessary.

When a concern is raised we will talk to the child in the first instance using the ‘Tell, Explain and Describe’ process. We will contact parents as appropriate.

We work closely with many different outside agencies, such as First Response and Early Help, who can offer support to families. In some situations we will need to inform parents of our requirements to involve these agencies. First Response is operated by qualified social workers who are able to discuss any concerns and offer advice and initiate follow-up if necessary. We also liaise with the Bristol North safeguarding advisor team and our E-ACT Safeguarding System Leader, John Spring, who advises on Safeguarding and Attendance.

Responsibilities within the safeguarding team:

Prevent – Richard Healey
Online Safety – Kate Marsh
Equality, diversity and inclusion – Caroline Proffitt
Female Genital Mutilation – Liz McAndrew
Child Sexual Exploitation – Liz McAndrew
Mental Health – Liz McAndrew
Children Missing in Education – Liz McAndrew
Young Carers – Liz McAndrew

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The links below are some useful sites which also promote safety of children and may support you in knowing who to refer to when reporting a safeguarding incident. They will also show you ways to stay safe online and support you in keeping children safe where you have concerns about different kinds of abuse.

Bristol Safeguarding Children Board

www.bristol.gov.uk/policies-plans-strategies/bristol-safeguarding-children-board

Bullying

www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

CSE

www.ceop.police.uk

CME

www.gov.uk/government/publications/children-missing-education

Domestic Abuse

www.gov.uk/report-domestic-abuse

www.refuge.org.uk

E-Safety