Safeguarding
Safeguarding is defined as
- Protecting children from maltreatment;
- Preventing impairment of children's mental and physical health or development;
- Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
- Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
At school we have adopted the Local Authority Policies and Procedures which are available on our school website or alternatively hard copies can be obtained via the school office. The designated safeguarding leads (DSL) in school are:
| Miss C Stubbs |
SPOC Lead DSL (Headteacher) |
|---|---|
| Mr M Scarrott |
Deputy DSL (Assistant Head Teacher) |
| Mrs L Williams |
Deputy DSL (Deputy Head Teacher) |
| Miss C Hook |
Deputy DSL (SENCO Secondary & Post 16) |
| Ms P Hunt |
Deputy DSL (Assistant Head Teacher) |
| Mr L Kirk |
Deputy DSL (Deputy Head Teacher) |
| Miss E Harper |
Deputy DSL (SENCO Primary) |
| Miss M Keating |
Deputy DSL (School Improvement Leader) |
| Mrs A Findlay |
Deputy DSL (CPD and Safeguarding Compliance Leader) |
We are using an ICT based program called ‘Impero’ which helps us to record and collate all school safeguarding concerns and actions which are taken for example, a child running off from home, alcohol issues, child protection issues, or welfare concerns. Some issues need long term family support often via Early Help process. Some issues need immediate action by a referral to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub.
The designated safeguarding leads have regular training to ensure they are fully updated on all procedures. They also meet with the named Safeguarding Governor each term, with regular reports to the Curriculum Teaching and Learning Committee and Full Governing Body.
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact a DSL at school.
Document Links:
- Working Together to Safeguard_Children
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- The Prevent Duty
- What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused
- Whole School Digital Safeguarding
- Behaviour Policy
Safeguarding emergencies:
If you have a need to talk to someone at school please call the school office and speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Out of hours: please email emergencies@uffculme.bham.sch.uk. This is not monitored constantly but your email will be picked up and responded to with 48hours.
Birmingham Safeguarding Children
Worried about a child?
If you have any concerns about the safety and/or welfare of a child or young person telephone the Children's Advice & Support Service (CASS) on 0121 303 1888 or via secure email; CASS@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk . For more information on email security click here.
Outside of normal office hours please call 0121 675 4806 for the Emergency Duty Team
For more information about making a referral and to access the Request for Support form - click here