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Safeguarding, Child Protection and PREVENT
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School follows the relevant Safeguarding Procedures outlined by The Medway Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.
Medway Safeguarding Children Partnership (medwayscp.org.uk)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of all children and young people, so we expect all staff, volunteers and members of the school community to share and contribute to this commitment. Protecting children from harm is everyone’s responsibility.
For full details of our safeguarding arrangements please refer to our Safeguarding policy.
Child Protection is one of many aspects of Safeguarding, it is the term used to describe the actions to protect a specific child or children, who are suffering or liable to suffer significant harm.
Further support for parents and carers
All children are taught about keeping safe through age appropriate lessons as part of our PSHRE (Personal, Social, Health and Relationship Education) and Computing curriculums, as well as part of every day learning.
Please use the PowerPoints below to start a discussion with your child. There are many resources that offer further guidance, view the links below.
Safeguarding Handbook for Parents
Most children enjoy generally happy childhood experiences within their own family. Unfortunately for some this is not the case. During difficult family times, everyone who knows the child must do the best they can to protect them from future harm.
Spot Abuse
You may be concerned about a child or young person. You may or may not know them, or even their name. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Abuse can take many different forms, such as neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse and even emotional abuse.
Take Responsibility
Don’t assume that someone else will take responsibility and make that phone call. You could help to save a child’s life. If you are worried, report it.
Worried about a child?
Information, help, support and advice if you are worried about a child in Medway.
Making a referral to Medway Council Children's Social Care:
If you have concerns that a child or young person living in Medway is suffering from harm please use the following contact details;
- Tel - 01634 334466
Medway's First Response Service (Social Services)
Telephone - 01634 334466
24 hour emergency number - 03000 419191
Fax - 01634 333188
or click on this link for more details - Worried about a child
Alternative telephone numbers where you have concerns about a child.
- NSPCC - 08088005000
- Child Line - 08001111
- Medway Police - 01622690690
Useful contact details
- Non emergency number - 101
- Emergency number - 999
- LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) - Tel: 01634 331065
Safeguarding and Child protection Policy 24-25
Our DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads) are Mrs Gooch (Head Teacher), Mrs Gates (SENDco) and Mrs Edwards (Creators Class teacher and Deputy Head). Our Safeguarding Governor is Ms O'Sullivan-Bach.
Our Mental Health and well-being Lead is Mrs Gates (SENDco) and out Mental Health and Well-being Governor is Mrs Beaver.
Our PREVENT lead is Mrs Gooch (Head Teacher)
Please ask at the office if you wish to talk to any of these people- we are always here to help.
All staff and governors have annual Safeguarding training and receive monthly safeguarding updates.
All staff and governors have annual PREVENT training and receive updates as and when they arise.
We use CPOMS (Child Protection Online Monitoring System) as our safeguarding software because:
- Safeguarding reporting form allows users to record the ‘voice of the child’ and to add an extra section for that important information.
- The CPOMS software integration with various MIS systems enables users to report on attendance and safeguarding concerns about any child in their record.
- CPOMS is a flexible and customisable system which allows the user to add categories that can record new and emerging trends, such as issues around gender identity or cyberbullying.
- CPOMS can be used to monitor and record both concerns about behaviour as well as safeguarding issues. This enables safeguarding staff to gain a more holistic view of the child and identify potential risks indicated by a combination of behaviour and other concerns.
- CPOMS allows settings to collaborate and share information with agencies at the local authority providing instant access to essential safeguarding information, allowing for better outcomes for the children.
Anti-Bullying Policy
On-line Safety Policy
PREVENT Duty Policy 25-26
Bullying powerpoint
My body belongs to me powerpoint
Internet safety powerpoint
Should you need further guidance or advice please arrange with our school office to speak with any of our DSLs.