Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding at St. Martin’s CE Primary Academy
School values and commitment
Our school aims to provide all members of the school community with the opportunities to engage with the highest quality of education and encouragement. We are committed to striving for excellence and ensuring that all students are known, valued and can achieve.
School commitment
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone in our school who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all our staff make sure their approach is child-centred meaning at all times we consider what is in the best interests of the child. In this policy, the term ‘child’ or ‘children’ refers to anyone under the age of 18 years. It is important that we create the right culture and environment so that staff feel comfortable to discuss matters both within, and where it is appropriate, outside of the workplace (including online), which may have implications for the safeguarding of children.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children means:
· Providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge;
· Protecting children from maltreatment whether that is within or outside the home, including online;
· Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development;
· Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care;
· Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
To report concerns about a child, to seek support for a family or to request information
If you are concerned that a child is being abused or they may be at risk of harm, or to request information you should contact North Lincolnshire’s Children’s Services Single Point of Contact on:
01724 296500 (9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm Friday) imap@northlincs.gov.uk
01724 2965555 (answerphone – out of office hours and at weekends)
101 – Police non-emergency
999 – Police emergency
General enquiries
Children’s MARS Team
Church Square House 30-40 High St Scunthorpe DN15 6NL
Email: mars@northlincs.gov.uk
If you are a child who is worried about yourself or someone else call Childline on 0800 11 11.
For out of hours urgent safeguarding concerns please contact: trentsidesafeguarding@infinityacademies.co.uk and a Designated Safeguarding Lead will get back to you as soon as possible.
For more information on St. Martin’s CE Primary Academy’s safeguarding procedures please refer to the safeguarding policy below.
Safeguarding and Child Protection