Safeguarding

Safeguarding Information 

Our school is committed to ensuring that all children learn and thrive in a safe, caring and supportive environment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority.

Children are taught how to:

• Recognise unsafe, risky or worrying situations

• Seek help from trusted adults

• Develop positive, healthy relationships

• Stay safe, including online

• Understand how to avoid situations where they may be at risk, including exploitation

In line with statutory guidance, the school has a legal duty to share concerns about a child who may be in need of help or protection with appropriate agencies, including Children’s Services, Health and the Police.

Schools do not investigate child protection concerns. Our responsibility is to identify concerns and make timely referrals so that children can receive the appropriate support and protection.

In most cases, we will inform parents or carers if we need to make a referral. However, there may be occasions when we are advised by Children’s Services or the Police not to inform parents at that stage, for example if doing so could place a child at further risk or compromise an investigation.

We recognise that this can cause understandable anxiety. In all cases, the school acts in the best interests of the child and follows national legislation and safeguarding guidance. We always seek to work in partnership with parents and other agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Please see below our Safeguarding Team: 

Safeguarding Information for Visitors

Our school expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Everyone has a responsibility to:

• Remain vigilant

• Act without delay if a concern arises

• Report anything that may suggest a child is being abused or neglected

You must also report any behaviour by an adult working in the school that causes concern to the Headteacher (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or a Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

Signing In and Identification

When signing into school, visitors are agreeing to follow:

• The school’s Safeguarding Advice for Visitors

• The Code of Conduct for staff and volunteers 

All visitors must wear the visitor badge and lanyard provided.

Unsupervised visitors

• Will be asked to show photographic ID issued by their employer or a DBS certificate

• Will be issued with a BLUE lanyard

• Additional DBS and Barred List checks are required for volunteers and students

Supervised visitors

• Will be issued with a RED lanyard

• Must be accompanied by a member of staff at all times

If You Have a Safeguarding Concern

If you have any concern about:

• A child’s welfare or wellbeing

• The behaviour of an adult towards a child

You must:

• Speak immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or a member of the Safeguarding Team

• Remember: it is always better to share a concern than to keep it to yourself, even if you are unsure

Anyone can make a referral directly to:

• Liverpool Children’s Services: 0151 233 3700

• Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) (Managing Allegations Against Staff): 0151 225 8101

The school can provide a copy of its Managing Allegations Against Staff procedures upon request.