If you have a concern about a child's welfare or worries that they are being abused please contact one of the safeguarding team in school. Alternatively  you can ring Somerset Direct on:

0300 123 2224

You can also ring 999 even if you have no credit on your phone

We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all children at Staplegrove Church School and expect everyone to share this commitment. In line with our safeguarding policy and statutory guidance we have clear procedures in school for responding to any concerns about a child’s safety or well-being.  If you have a concern, you can speak to any of the school’s designated and trained Child Protection Officers.

If you are concerned about a child's welfare or worried they are being abused please contact one of the safeguarding team in school. Alternatively you can make direct contact with the Local Authority via the link below. https://www.proceduresonline.com/swcpp/

All members of staff are vetted against National Safeguarding Procedures before being allowed to work in school. At least one member of every interview panel has undertaken Safer Recruitment Training to ensure that best practices and all necessary checks are carried out.

Our Safeguarding Team in school are:

Mr Armstrong - Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Harris - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Laura Chidgey - Safeguarding Governor

 Our Safeguarding governor is Laura Chidgey who can be contacted on the following email address: laura.chidgey@staplegrove.bwmat.org

• Keeping Children Safe in Education

Staplegrove School Safeguarding Documents

• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Code of Conduct for Parents, Career and Visitors
• Guidance for parents - Keeping your child safe online.pdf

Additional Policies

• Social Media and Networking Policy
• Use of Mobile Devices Policy

VISITING OR JOINING OUR SCHOOL

At Staplegrove we take safeguarding very seriously. All members of staff are vetted against national safeguarding procedures before being allowed to work in school. At least one member of every interview panel has undertaken safer recruitment training to ensure that best practices and all necessary checks are carried out.

Please be mindful that for everybody’s safety, identification procedures will be carried out. Visitors to the school will need to sign in and wear an identification badge during their time in the building. All supply teachers and contractors working on site must provide photo ID and DBS clearance. Visitors will be escorted around the site.

The internal school gates are kept closed during the school day. All visitors are asked to report to the main school office.  The main vehicle ‘in’ gate will be closed during the school day.

Useful Links for Parents

Prevent information

http://educateagainsthate.com/parents/ 

Information and awareness raising regarding sexting

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/sexting/ 

Information for parents on apps, sites and games 

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks/?order=-popularity 

Information for parents on Roblox

https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/blog/roblox-guide-parents

A guide for parents on parental controls

http://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/interactive-guide/