Safeguarding

St Anne’s Catholic Primary School: Safeguarding Statement

We must never deviate from the principle that ‘It could happen here’ At St Anne’s School the Safeguarding of our pupils is our highest priority

Safeguarding Statement

St Anne’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place. All staff (Teachers, Learning Support Assistants, Supply and Lunchtime Staff, Office Staff, Site Manager, Volunteers, Students and Governors) must ensure that they are aware of these procedures. Parents and carers are very welcome to read the Policy on request. It also appears on our website.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

Our Safeguarding Team:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Alice Wales
Head Teacher/DDSL: Carmel Martin
Deputy Head/DDSL: Sean Cassidy
DDSL: Niamh Burke
DDSL: Rachel Lewthwaite
DDSL: Sophie Gullick
DDSL: Ellie Taylor
DDSL: Becky Kemp-Smith
DDSL: Francesca Dyer

If you are concerned about a child’s welfare, please record your concern, and any observations or conversation heard, and report to the DSL as soon as possible the same day. DO NOT conduct your own investigation.

The current threat from terrorism in the United Kingdom may include the exploitation of vulnerable people, to involve them in terrorism or in activity in support of terrorism. The normalisation of extreme views may also make children and young people vulnerable to future manipulation and exploitation. At our school this exploitation and radicalisation will be viewed as a safeguarding concern.

Definitions of radicalisation and extremism, and indications of vulnerability to radicalisation are in our Safeguarding Policy.

If you have concerns relating to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff which could suggest that she/he is unsuitable to work with children, you should report this to the Head Teacher in confidence the same day. You should report to the CEO of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust, James Kibble if the concern relates to the Head Teacher.

CEO Xavier Education Trust: James Kibble
e-mail: j.kibble@xaviercet.org.uk

Designated Safeguard Lead (DSL): Alice Wales
e-mail: DSL@stannes-chertsey.surrey.sch.uk

Mrs C Martin: Head Teacher

Online Safety

NSPCC Children's Services

The NSPCC have an initiative called “PANTS” to help parents teach their children to keep themselves safe. On the website there are downloadable booklets for children and parents. There are also copies of the downloads available in other languages and specific booklets to support children with ASD and other learning difficulties.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-families/pants-underwear-rule/?utm_old=pants

Domestic Abuse

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by domestic abuse or violence, the following organisations may be able to help. If you are in immediate danger, you should dial 999. Call the Police on 101 if it is a non-emergency situation.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Run by Refuge

The 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge is for women experiencing domestic abuse, their family, friends and others calling on their behalf. Call: 0808 2000 247.

Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence via the Survivor’s Handbook and local domestic violence services. Visit their website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/.

Men’s Advice Line – Run by Respect

Men’s Advice Line offers confidential advice for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner. Call: 0808 801 0327 (weekdays 9am-5pm).

Respect Phoneline

Respect Phoneline offers confidential advice and support to help domestic violence perpetrators – Freephone 0808 8024040 Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm or for email support - info@respectphoneline.org.uk Saturday (10am-12pm) and Sunday (4pm-6pm).

Surrey Domestic Abuse Helpline – Provided by Your Sanctuary

The ‘Your Sanctuary’ domestic abuse helpline runs from 9am till 9pm, 7 days a week offering listening support, information and signposting. Your Sanctuary also runs two safe houses for women and children fleeing from domestic abuse, and a specialist male support service available to men across Surrey. Call: 01483 776822.

Victim Support Surrey

If you have been affected by crime, please call The Victim & Witness Care Unit on 01483 639949. If you need support outside of their open hours, call their support line for free on 0808 1689111 or request support via their website - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/request-support/. You can also access Victim Support’s free live chat for 24/7 support - https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/support-near-you/live-chat/.

Live Free from Fear

This is a helpline run by Welsh Woman Aid and supports men and woman and provides support in English and Welsh. Call 0808 8010 800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also text them on 07860 077333 or email info@livefearfreehelpline.wales 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National LGBT & Domestic Abuse Helpline

This helps people who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. They also help people who are supporting a survivor of domestic abuse; friend, families and those working with a survivor. Call 0800 999 5428.

National Support Services

Childline: 0800 1111

The Samaritans: 116 123

Kooth (online mental health support): 020 3984 9337

Solace Women’s Aid (Domestic Abuse): 0808 802 5565

NSPCC: 0800 800 5000

Papyrus (Suicide Prevention): 0800 088 4141