Safeguarding

Safeguarding Information & Contacts

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.

Safeguarding means:

  • protecting children from abuse and maltreatment
  • preventing harm to children’s health or development
  • ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
  • taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes

Child protection is part of the safeguarding process. It focuses on protecting individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This includes child protection procedures, which detail how to respond to concerns about a child.
Safeguarding children and child protection guidance and legislation applies to all children up to the age of 18.

Winchelsea School is committed to providing the highest possible standards in all safeguarding issues.

Maintaining the highest possible standards means that:

  • We are committed to ensuring that all members of our community are safe and happy at school
  • We are vigilant in ensuring that no risks to health or safety go unchallenged
  • We are vigilant in ensuring that no person without proper identification goes unchallenged
  • We are mindful of all the different individuals that make up our community, their needs, concerns and difficulties
  • Should we believe or suspect any child in our care is suffering any type of abuse, maltreatment or neglect, we will always act immediately and follow up
  • All members of our community understand their responsibilities in safeguarding and know who to report their concerns to
  • We are committed to ensuring all members of our community are respected, valued and nurtured irrespective of background, race, gender, sexual orientation or differing ability
  • We are committed to supporting any member of our staff who is the subject of a malicious accusation

Domestic Abuse Alerts

The Designated Safeguarding Lead receives a notification from BCP Social Care when Police have visited a home in respect of a Domestic Abuse incident where a pupil of the school resides. This only contains the date and time of the incident, name of the pupil concerned and parties involved. The DSL will liaise with the relevant staff to ascertain our knowledge of the circumstances in the family home and contact Social Care in instances of concern or where more information is required.

Safeguarding Team

In school, Adam Bradford leads our safeguarding team, with support from Geoff Cherrill (Headteacher), Jo Snow and Michelle Boreham. Please do not hesitate to contact one of the team if you have any questions or information.

 

 Useful Contacts

1. Bournemouth and Poole LSCB

http://bournemouth-poole-lscb.org.uk/home

2. Keeping Children Safe in Education

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

If you would like to view the Keeping Children Safe in Education pamphlet in an alternative language, please use the link below

 https://bournemouth-poole-lscb.org.uk/useful-documents/schools-and-colleges/

3. What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused – March 2015

 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-to-do-if-youre-worried-a-child-is-being-abused--2

4. Information sharing advice for practitioners providing safeguarding services to children, young people and families.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-practitioners-information-sharing-advice

5. Ofsted Safeguarding Children

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/schools/for-schools/safeguarding-children

6. Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inspecting-safeguarding-in-early-years-education-and-skills-from-september-2015

7. Working Together to Safeguard Children March 2015

http://www.workingtogetheronline.co.uk/chapters/contents.html

8. Section 175 Education Act 2002

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/32/section/175

9. Department for Education – e-safety guidelines

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/251455/advice_on_child_internet_safety.pdf

10. Safeguarding: Disclosure and Barring – changes from September 2012

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

11. The Information Commissioner’s Office – Data Protection Act in Schools and Education

http://ico.org.uk/for_organisations/sector_guides/education

12. The South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL)

http://swgfl.org.uk/

13. Family Information Service – Borough of Poole

http://www.poolefamilyinformationdirectory.com/kb5/poole/fis/home.page

    14. Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Adults who Work with Children and Young People

    http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100202100434/dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/resources-and-practice/ig00311/

    15. Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools Departmental Advice for School Staff

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-health-and-behaviour-in-schools--2

    16. SSCT

    https://www.dorset.police.uk/help-advice-crime-prevention/safety-in-your-community/safe-schools-communities-team/

    17. Vodafone – Digital parenting

    http://www.vodafone.com/content/digital-parenting.html

    18. NSPCC Parent Helpline

    https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/nspcc-helpline/

    19. Early Help Strategy

    https://www.poole.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/strategies-plans-and-policies/early-help-strategy/

    20. Anti-Bullying Strategy

     https://www.poole.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/strategies-plans-and-policies/anti-bullying-strategy/

    21. Educate Against Hate

    https://educateagainsthate.com/

    22. Barnardos

    https://www.barnardos.org.uk/

    23. LSCB Child Sexual Exploitation

    https://proceduresonline.com/trixcms/media/1950/cse-leaflet-updated-jun-2018.pdf

    24. Charlie Waller Memorial Trust - Depression - let's get talking

    https://www.cwmt.org.uk/

    25. Kooth - Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people 

    https://www.kooth.com/

    26. CAMHS

    https://camhsdorset.org/

    27. Family Information Directory

    http://www.poolefamilyinformationdirectory.com/kb5/poole/fis/home.page

    28. Child Line

    https://www.childline.org.uk/

     

     

    Domestic Abuse Support & Information

    NSPCC

    https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/domestic-abuse/

     

    Victim Support

    https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/domestic-abuse


    Womens Aid

    https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/helpline/

     

    https://www.gov.uk/report-domestic-abuse

     

     

    Latest News

    Harvest Donations

    21 Oct 2019

    REMINDER - Harvest Food Donations

    Please can we remind Parents and Carers we will be celebrating 'Harvest' in school tomorrow. 

    Therefore, we would appreciate donations of any of the following items:

    Tinned food (in date)

    Dried pasta/rice/noodles

    Pasta/curry sauces (in jars)

    Sugar/Tea/Coffee (in complete unopened packages)

    Biscuits/Cereal (in sealed boxes/packets)

    Thank you in advance.

    Parking Etiquette

    17 Oct 2019

    For everyone’s safety, please can Parents and Carers be aware of the following when dropping off and picking your children up from school:

    Please do not pick up from inside the school gates at 8.45am or 3pm.

    Please do not restrict access to the residential properties. 

    Please do not park outside the school entrance on the yellow lines at any time of the day.

    Please do not park on the double yellow lines in the residential streets.

    Please do not park on the pavement as this restricts access for parents with pushchairs and pedestrians.

    Please do not park on the corners of the road on the approach into school.

    We have received a number of complaints from our local residents about parking at the start and end of the school day. Please support the school by ensuring you are considerate and safe when parking at these times.

    Reminder: World Mental Health Day

    09 Oct 2019

    Reminder: World Mental Health Day tomorrow

    Please be reminded that pupils are welcome to wear any yellow items of clothing or accessories, instead of their school uniform, tomorrow.

    REMINDER- Parent/Carer Update Forms

    02 Oct 2019

    REMINDER - Parent / Carer Update Forms & Birth Certificates

    Please could we remind all Parents and Carers to send into the school office any outstanding annual update contact forms.

    Please could we also remind Parents that we require a copy of your child's birth certificate. This can either be sent into the office to be copied and sent home again or brought in person to be copied.

    REMINDER- Parents Evening Tomorrow

    02 Oct 2019

    Please be reminded that tomorrow Thursday 3rd October 2019

    is Parents Evening -  ‘Meet Winchelsea’ from 5:00 -7:00pm

    The evening is an opportunity to learn as much as possible about the school (Please be aware this will not be a formal meeting with the teacher).  However, should a need arise for you to want to have a more in-depth conversation with any of our staff we are happy to arrange a meeting at a different time.

    The evening is a chance to meet the class teacher and team, see the classroom and school environment and look at your child’s books.  You will also be able to meet the different teams of staff working at the school who may not be directly related to your child or who are part of your child’s wider learning team.  This will include our specialist teachers, as well as the Speech and Language Team and Pupil Participation Team so that you may further understand the support they offer all of our pupils.

    • Our Satellite Class Teachers, Mr John Kunzi and Mrs Jenna Ray will also be available to see you in the hall all evening.

    As part of Winchelsea School’s commitment to working in partnership with parents and carers, we are offering the following workshops during the evening, these will be held in the school hall or social area.

    5 – 5.20pm: English Curriculum

    Mrs Jenna Ray - Head of English: Information about the new Reading at Home Initiate and Fine Motor Skills Curriculum that she is launching this year.

    5.25 – 5.45pm: Maths Curriculum

    Mr James Minton - Head of Maths: Demonstrating the Dynamo Maths programme that will be launched to use at home.

    5.45 – 6pm: Information on the new RSE Curriculum

    Mr Lee Riviello - Signposting the new changes in the curriculum to teach Relationships and Sex Education and the structure of this work at our school.

    6 – 6.30pm: Annual Review Support

    Mrs Karen Dredge/ Mrs Hilary Barker – Annual Reviewing Officers:  How to support you with the Annual Review Process.  The EHCP is central to all the support your child needs therefore keeping all sections of the document updated is of paramount importance.

    This will also be in the morning of the 3rd October from 10.30  - 11am.

    Chats available for Year 10 and 11 parents from 5 - 6pm.

    Supporting Year 11 parents with the transition process: Mrs Hannah Parry: Assistant Headteacher/ Careers Lead. (repeated meeting of 27/09/19)

    The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Mr Alex Dunnachie: PE Co-ordinator.

    Fraser Portraits Postponed

    30 Sep 2019

    Dear Parents & Carers,

    Fraser Portraits Postponed

    Due to circumstances over the next couple of days Fraser Portraits will NOT be in school tomorrow Tuesday 1st October. A new date will be confirmed at the end of this week. Sorry for any inconvenience.

    Regards,
    Geoff Cherrill
    Headteacher

    OFSTED Inspection - 1st & 2nd October 2019

    30 Sep 2019

    Dear Parent / Carer,

    OFSTED Inspection

    Please be aware that the school will be inspected by OFSTED on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October 2019.

    You will be receiving further information in your child's book bag tonight.

    Regards,
    Geoff Cherrill
    Headteacher

    Fraser Portraits 1st October 2019

    24 Sep 2019

    Dear Parents/Carers

    Fraser Portraits will be in school to take your child's photograph on Tuesday 1st October 2019.

    Please can you ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform.

    Many Thanks

    Regards,
    Geoff Cherrill
    Headteacher

    Parent / Carer Parking

    16 Sep 2019

    Dear Parent/Carer,

    Please can we remind all Parents and Carers that dropping off and picking up inside the school gates at 8.45am or 3pm is not permitted.

    Please safely park within the surrounding roads without restricting the access to the residential properties. 

    Please can we also ask that you do not park outside the school on the yellow lines at any time of the day.

    Regards,
    Geoff Cherrill
    Headteacher

    School Website Support

    11 Sep 2019

    Dear Parent/Carer,

    School Website Support

    We are looking for a small group of Parents/Carers to help review our School website.

    If this is something you would be interested in supporting, please contact the school office and further details will then be arranged with you.

    Regards,
    Geoff Cherrill
    Headteacher

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