Safeguarding

Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and seeks to ensure that all of its services, staff and volunteers work to achieve the best outcomes for them.

At Wetheringsett child protection is given the highest priority by all staff and governors. We recognise that it is everyone’s responsibility to keep children safe. We therefore ensure that the following is in place:

Training- all staff receive appropriate Safeguarding training which is regularly updated
Ensuring a safe learning environment
Knowing the signs of abuse and what to look for
Making referrals to Customer First
Identifying children in need of extra help or at risk of significant harm
Being aware of the schools’ safeguarding procedures

Safeguarding Personnel - Who to talk to if you have a concern

The Designated Safeguarding Leads Ms Imogen Wallis, Mrs Natalie Diwan and Mrs Emma Morris

The Children in Care and Prevent Lead is :Ms Imogen Wallis

The Online Safety Lead is: Mrs Natalie Diwan

Children at Wetheringsett C of E Primary use the internet on a regular basis as part of their learning. Technology enhances learning and we want to ensure that pupils get the most from it by encouraging responsible online behaviour.

In school we use a robust filtering system to prevent children accessing inappropriate sites. We include online safety into our curriculum, teaching children the importance of keeping themselves safe online.

The school are proactive in supporting safe practise online at home. Here are some tips to help you to keep your children safe online: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/

The Prevent lead is Ms Imgen Wallis

Prevent is all about safeguarding individuals who maybe vulnerable to radicalisation and extremism.

The Named Safeguarding Governor is: Mrs N Mckay

The Chair of Governors is Janine Wright

Alternatively, if you are worried that a child or young person is at risk of abuse or neglect, please contact Customer First on 0808 800 4005.

The Local Authority Designated Officers (LADO) can be contacted via email LADO@suffolk.gov.uk or

0300 123044

Unless you are a professional who works with children or adults, you will not have to give your name, and as long as you are not a professional who works with children, your conversation will be treated confidentially.

Safeguarding over Holiday Periods
During the holiday period, the safety and well-being of our students remain our priority.
While the school will be closed during the holidays, support and resources are still
available for those who need them.
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child or young person, please contact
one of the following:
• Local Children's Services: Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership: Concerned —
Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership or 0808 800 4005
• NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children):
0808 800 5000
• Childline: 0800 1111 (for children and young people)
• Police: In an emergency, dial 999
For additional resources, you can visit Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership
We encourage everyone to stay safe and look out for one another.