Safeguarding

Comberton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key Personnel:

The Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Deena Frost

email: dfrost@comberton.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 01562 754704

The deputy DSL(s) are:

Mrs Jenny Phillips (Deputy Head and SENDCo)

email: jmt51@comberton.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 01562 754704

Miss Pauline McIntyre (EYFS DSL)

email: pam10@comberton.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 01562 754704

Mrs Sarah Shelton (Family Support Worker)

email: sshelton@comberton.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 07423 316132

The nominated safeguarding governor is Mrs Fran Oborski

Contact details: (through the school office) email: office@comberton.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 01562 754704

The Chair of Governors is Mr Stephen Deakin

Contact details: (through the school office) email: office@comberton.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 01562 754704

Safeguarding Statement
Comberton Primary School believes that it is always unacceptable for a child to experience abuse of any kind. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children. We will provide staff and volunteers with guidance to follow when they suspect a child may be experiencing abuse or is at risk from harm. We will work co-operatively with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
We will ensure that our concerns about pupils are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

Our safeguarding policy and procedures have been developed in accordance with the principles established by the Children Acts 1989 and 2004; the Education Act 2002; and in line with government publications the Teachers' Standards 2012, 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' and 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.

There are five main elements to our practice:

1. Prevention (knowledge and training, positive school atmosphere, safer recruitment procedures, curriculum design).

2. Protection (by following agreed procedures, ensuring that staff are trained and supported to respond appropriately and sensitively to child protection concerns).

3. Support (for pupils, staff and families).

4. Relationships (with pupils, parents/carers, other professionals and external agencies - with clear communication at all levels).

5. Culture (safeguarding as everyone's responsibility, establishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop)

Safeguarding Activities - 2022-23

Safeguarding is interwoven through every aspect of our school culture and curriculum design, as well as addressed through specific activities which highlight particular areas.

These are just some of the activities our children were involved in 2022-23:

NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Assemblies
Anit-bullying week
Kindness week
Mental Heath Awareness week
Online safety week and competitions sent home
People who help us - visits from police and fire to Reception
Bikeability for years 5 and 6
Police Cadets Programme - year 6
Knife Crime Police talks - Year 6
Parent and pupil feedback on safety, behaviour and bullying
PSHE Life Education Bus visit
Brookside Children's Centre - weekly drop in sessions
1:1 or small group PCSO talks
Hello Yellow - Mental Health Awareness
Attendance promotions

The Front Door to Children’s Services

The Family Front Door is the referral point for all referrals where members of the community and professionals refer children and young people living in Worcestershire where they are worried about their safety and welfare.

If a member of staff, parent/carer or member of the public thinks a child or young person is at immediate risk of significant harm they should contact the Family Front Door (FFD):

Staff are available Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 5.00pm and Fridays from 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Telephone: 01905 822666

For assistance out of office hours (weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays):

Telephone: 01905 768020
or in an emergency always call 999.

Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership

https://www.safeguardingworcestershire.org.uk/wscb/

Important information for parents and professionals across Worcestershire in relation to keeping children safe and avenues of support including early help options. Everyone should know how to access this website which has all of the agreed Worcestershire safeguarding and child protection processes on it.

Worcestershire Family Front Door

Help and Support for Families and Parents

Follow this link to take you directly to our Parents Information page where you will find helpful advice on seeking support specifically in our local and area and how we as a school may be able to support you or your child if you are experiencing current challenges.

Help and Support for Parents and Carers

Contextual safeguarding?

ACES Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that affect children while growing up, such as suffering child maltreatment or living in a household affected by domestic violence, substance misuse or mental illness.