100% of parents said their child was safe in school (Parent survey Sept 2018)
93% of children said that they felt safe in school (Child survey Sept 2018)
The welfare and safety of children who attend our school is our paramount concern. We promote the health, well-being and safety of the pupils in all we do.
Our children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school.
As stipulated by the Children Act (1989), the Education Act (2002) and the Protection of Children Act (2001), the staff at Bader Primary School have a duty to report any concerns that they may have that any child may be at risk from significant harm or may be suffering significant harm, particularly as a consequence of possible abuse.
All adults working with or on behalf of children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
All staff at Bader Primary School undergo a thorough safer recruitment and vetting process. We have a Safeguarding Team which consists of:
We also subscribe to the services of an educational safeguarding consultant, Pam Gartland of Safeguarding First, who undertakes the following services:
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Sarah Jatwa Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Angela Douthwaite Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
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Mel Weir Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Rachel Mulligan Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
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Brenda Oxlee Safeguarding Governor See Bader Primary School office for contact details |
Louise Spellman - CEO The 1590 Trust Conyers School 01642 783253 |
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Phil Curtis Local Authority Designated Officer LADO 01429 401844 |
This information leaflet is for adults who come into contact with children at Bader Primary School.
Please read the following information which is designed to help staff and visitors to understand the importance of working safely with children at our school.
All staff and visitors have a responsibility to help identify children and young people who are at risk of significant harm and in need of protection.
If you identify a Child Protection / Safeguarding concern in respect of a child you must report it to a member of the ‘Safeguarding Team’ via the Main Office as soon as possible.
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Mr D Hodgson Headteacher |
Mrs S Jatwa Deputy Head and Designated Safeguard Lead |
Mrs A Douthwaite Designated Safeguard Lead |
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Miss M Weir Designated Safeguard Lead |
Mrs R Mulligan Designated Safeguard Lead |
Brenda Oxlee Safeguarding Governor See Bader Primary School office for contact details |
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Sarah Jatwa Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Angela Douthwaite Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
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Mel Weir Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Rachel Mulligan Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
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Brenda Oxlee Safeguarding Governor See Bader Primary School office for contact details |
Safeguarding Children and Young People is a sensitive and difficult area and requires a Working-Together ethos.
Good lines of communication MUST be shared with the Safeguarding Team as soon as possible.
It is important that the child’s voice is heard and recorded.
A child may choose to share child protection concerns with you.
You should listen to the young person at an appropriate time; try to record word for word what they have disclosed.
Please be factual and remember to state:
· The name of the child
· The date and time of disclosure
· Details of the disclosure
· The authors name, signature and date
· Remember your statement could be used as evidence
If a child discloses a child protection concern with you, DO NOT QUESTION FURTHER OR INVESTIGATE.
Please inform a member of the Safeguarding Team immediately.
In exceptional circumstances you may have concerns about the conduct of a staff member.
It is very important to do the following:
Allegations against staff will be referred to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) who manages allegations against staff.
Any further action will be coordinated by the LADO.
Children who are at risk of harm or neglect can sometimes be identified by the following:
· Verbal disclosure
· ‘Secret(s)’ - Adults MUST share information that could indicate a child is being harmed/neglected
· Information from concerned school friends or other students
· Behaviour
· Emotional well-being
· Self-harm
· Written school work
