Safeguarding

Staplegrove Church School and The Bath & Wells Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers 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 about a child's safety, welfare or wellbeing please contact one of the safeguarding team in school.

Our Safeguarding Team in school are:

Mr Paul Armstrong Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mrs Sarah Harris Deputy Headteacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Miss Sam Thorn SENDCO and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Paul Bottomley Safeguarding Governor

You can contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead using the following email:

paul.armstrong@staplegrove.bwmat.org

Our Safeguarding governor is Paul Bottomley who can be contacted on the following email address: paul.bottomley@staplegrove.bwmat.org

Other agencies you can contact

Alternatively you can contact the following agencies:

Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224 and request to speak with Children' Social Care.

NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk

If you are unable to contact any of the above agencies, and you have immediate concerns about the safety of a child, call the police by dialling 999.

Staplegrove Church School Safeguarding Documents

Visiting or joining our school

At Staplegrove Church School, we expect all staff and visitors to be responsible for safeguarding our children.

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.

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.

All visitors are asked to report to the main school office.

Useful Links for Parents

PREVENT information - preventing radicalisation:

http://educateagainsthate.com/parents/

Information and awareness raising regarding sexting

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

A guide for parents on parental controls - how to keep your child safe online

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