Safeguarding
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at school is the Headteacher, Mrs Mullen.
Our Deputy DSLs in main school are Mrs Smith and Miss Garcia.
Our Deputy DSLs at Kids Club are Mrs Richardson, Mrs Jones and Mrs Lewis.
We understand our statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and we maintain a professional attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned.
At All Saints, all members of staff are trained to protect the children from risk or harm. A child is defined as anyone under the age of 18.
We teach the children how to keep safe and recognise risks. We also teach them who to talk to if they are worried or have any concerns.
Our Safeguarding Policy can be found in the Policies section of our website.
What Actions Should You Take If You Are Concerned That A Child Has Been Harmed or At Risk Of Harm?
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU SPEAK TO SOMEONE IMMEDIATELY
You can talk to Mrs Mullen, the Designated Safeguarding Lead or any of the Deputy Safeguarding leads or make contact outside agencies.
If you believe the child to be at risk of immediate harm, this must be reported to the police on 999 .
The Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door (SFIFD) Service is a county-wide telephone enquiry service provided by Staffordshire County Council. It serves as the first point of contact for concerns about children and young people
- Phone: 0300 111 8033
- Out of hours: 0345 604 2886
Alternatively, to report a concern you can use their child safeguarding form which can be accessed on their website:
The government has also produced a useful webpage listing sources of advice and support for keeping their children safe. The guide includes information about:
- Protecting children from domestic abuse
- Teenage relationship abuse
- Child sexual abuse and exploitation
- Sexual assault referral centres
- Crime, Criminal Exploitation and County Lines, violence and gangs
- Protect children from radicalisation
- Prevent
- Online child safety
- Mental health
The NSPCC has produced guidance for both children and parents which introduces the PANTS rule and offers support to find the right words to talk about potential abuse. The children learn about the PANTS rule in school.
Operation Encompass
We are an Operation Encompass school which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and all police forces. Please have a look at the document below which explains how this scheme works.
Operation Encompass Information
School Visitors
- Report to reception: Enter exclusively through the main school entrance and report directly to the school office.
- Provide identification: If appropriate, visitors will be asked to present valid photo identification (such as a driving licence or passport) upon arrival.
- Sign the visitor log: Complete the visitor registration system with your full name, purpose of visit, and arrival time.
- Wear your badge: Keep your issued visitor lanyard and ID badge clearly visible around your neck at all times.
- Return and exit: Sign out at the main reception and hand back your lanyard before exiting the building.
- No phone use: Keep all mobile phones, tablets, and recording devices turned off and stored away out of sight while on school grounds. This includes smart watches if they have a function to record.
- Designated areas only: Use your mobile device only in the staffroom or designated visitor zones out of view of the children.
- Strictly no photography: Do not take photos, videos, or audio recordings of children, staff, or school work under any circumstances.Visitors to school must inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) via the school office immediately if you see or hear anything that worries you about a child's safety.
Safety at Home
Unintentional injuries in and around the home are a leading preventable cause of death and emergency admissions for children. Please see the link below which provides tips from Barnardos to support grown ups to keep children safe at home.
Online Safety
HELPFUL ONLINE SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS:
Social media facts and advice – Social media guide for parents – Internet Matters
Guide to apps – Apps guide for parents | Internet Matters
App minimum age guide – What age can my child start social networking? – Internet Matters
Online gaming advice hub – Gaming Advice Hub – Internet Matters
Online safety leaflets and resources (includes information leaflets on screen time, online safety, digital resilience and cyberbullying) – Online Safety Leaflets & resources – Internet Matters
Make a report to CEOP – https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
Online guides to support parents with e-safety and social media – E-safety Guides for Schools | National Online Safety
How can I keep my child safe online? – Top tips (net-aware.org.uk)