Safeguarding
Staff and volunteers at Loddington Church of England Primary School fully recognise the contribution that they make to safeguarding children. We recognise that all staff and volunteers have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm. Our school procedures for safeguarding children are in line with Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Our Safeguarding Leads
If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
DSL/Mental Health Lead - Mrs Helen Dowsett, the Head Teacher head@loddington.pdet.org.uk
DDSL - Mrs Beth Conaghan e.conaghan@loddington.pdet.org.uk
School Forum Member responsible for Safeguarding - Miss Clare Fleming.
You can contact these key people by contacting the school office on 01536 710175.
What to do if you have concerns about a child or family
Speak with one of the safeguarding leads at school.
Contact Northamptonshire Children's Trust Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0300 126 3000 / 7000 or report a concern online.
If it is an emergency and you think that a child may be in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services directly by calling 999. If you need to contact MASH urgently during the evening, at night or at the weekend, please phone the MASH out-of-hours team on 01604 626 938.
MASH
We wish to work with parents and carers to ensure the best possible care for your child, this may occasionally involve situations about which we have cause for concern to be referred to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub.
Our prime concern is always the well-being of our pupils and, if we act, it is to protect the individual.
Any child in need, or at risk of significant harm will be reported to Mrs Dowsett or Mrs Conaghan in the first instance and they will contact the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub if appropriate.
You will always be informed if the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub have been contacted, unless by doing so, it is considered to be placing your child at risk.
For further information, please see a full copy of our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy on the Policies page or alternatively contact Mrs Sail in the school office for a hard copy.
What to do if you have concerns about an adult
If you are concerned about the conduct of a member of staff, you should inform the Headteacher immediately. In their absence, inform the Deputy Safeguarding Lead immediately.
You can also report any concerns you have regarding the Headteacher, then inform the PDET Central Executive Team.
If you have further concerns regarding an adult's behaviour then please contact the North Northamptonshire Designated Officer.
We have a policy on Safeguarding concerns or allegations made against adults which you can find on our Policies page.
What is Early Help?
Early Help is everyone’s business. When we talk about early help, we are referring to the support available to our children, young people and families that they can access themselves without a referral from a health or support professional.
Early Help is partnership approach brings together a range of different services and teams to offer support to children, young people and families.
Early help is accessible to all and offers information, advice and guidance on a range of topics to ensure people have access to the right early help to support their wellbeing, development and life experiences. Please see the link for further details and do contact us, if you feel you could benefit from this.
Support groups and organisations for victims of domestic violence
Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) - www.ndas.co.uk
Local charity that has been operating since 1974. NDAS provide safe refuge for men, women and children fleeing domestic abuse. NDAS also provide a specialist refuge for female victims of abuse that also have drug and alcohol addictions.
NDAS also offer:
- Group work
- 12 week intensive support programme for adult victims
- Drop in services
- Specialist training for professionals
NDAS can be contacted in a variety of ways:
24 hour helpline: 0300 0120154
Email: advice@ndas-org.co.ukOnline chat www.ndas.coFacebook messenger: Facebook
EVE (formerly NVCFR) - www.eveda.org.uk
A registered charity working with survivors of domestic violence and abuse since 1984. We are based in Northampton but take referrals for refuge accommodation from all over the Country. We have been running a Family Refuge in Northamptonshire for over 35 years.
Our Restored Programme helps women who are victims of domestic abuse to rebuild their lives and prepares them for a future. We offer therapeutic group work sessions for women, children and families that help them to identify domestic abuse and to develop the resilience and confidence to change their lives. We also train professionals in a range of topics to help them help victims become survivors.
WEN Women's Aid: www.wenwomensaid.co.uk
WEN Women's Aid: Provides safe, secure and confidential accommodation in three refuges within Northamptonshire for women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence or the threat of domestic violence. We also provide an Outreach & Support Service for women who live in their own accommodation.
Women's Aid have created a space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you. The website has pages aimed directly at children, young people and adults.
Women's Aid - Children and Young People
National Domestic Violence Helpline - www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
Immediate information and support for women experiencing domestic violence.
If lines are busy on the Helpline, keep trying. Quieter periods are after 4pm, evenings, nights and weekends. In an emergency, always call the police by dialling 999.
In addition to the Helpline, the Women’s Aid and Refuge website links can provide immediate online support and information for women experiencing domestic violence.
Domestic Abuse Against Men - NHS Choices
Information and help on the NHS Choices website for men who may be experiencing Domestic Abuse.
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child sexual exploitation is a form of child sexual abuse. It occurs where an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, manipulate or deceive a child or young person under the age of 18 into sexual activity (a) in exchange for something the victim needs or wants, and/or (b) for the financial advantage or increased status of the perpetrator or facilitator. The victim may have been sexually exploited even if the sexual activity appears consensual. Child sexual exploitation does not always involve physical contact; it can also occur through the use of technology.
For the youngest children, the best starting point is the NSPCC’s PANTS resources
Bullying
The School will always treat bullying seriously and will work with children and their parents to address any concerns. If you do have concerns, please talk to your child’s class teacher or speak to Mrs Dowsett or Miss Cook.
Online Safety - Simon Aston
Simon Aston, the Online Safety and Wellbeing officer for North Northants Council, and the fantastic National Online Safety group has shared these guides to help you keep your child safe whilst they are online:
Online Safety Guides
Follow Simon's Twitter Account to keep up to date with all matters of online saftey - @NCCcybersafe
Wake Up Wednesday - online saferty weblinks:
https://nationalcollege.com/parents
https://nationalcollege.com/institutions/national-online-safety
More links to help you to keep your child safe online.
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Think U Know is the education programme from CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. |
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CEOP works with child protection partners across the UK and overseas to identify the main threats to children, and coordinates activity against these threats to bring offenders to account. |
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UK Safer Internet Centre is a partnership of three leading charities with a mission to make the internet a better place for children and young people. It has created a comprehensive list of safety features for a range of popular social networks. You can find out more by going to their Social Media Guide: |
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The Digiduck® collection has been created to help parents and teachers educate children aged 3 - 7 about how to be a good friend online. Help arrives just in time for Digiduck® when faced with a difficult decision! Follow Digiduck® and his pals in this story of friendship and responsibility online. |
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The internet is a fantastic place for children to learn, create and have fun, but they may occasionally have to deal with a variety of sometimes challenging issues. These might include cyberbullying, along with various others. But there are positive things you can do to equip yourself and your child, and support them in resolving any issue they may face. Visit the website to find out more. |
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Brought to you by Vodafone, Digital Parenting helps you to get more involved with the technology that young people enjoy. Whether you’re a parent, a carer, a teacher or a child, it's all about building children’s confidence and resilience so that they get the very best out of the fast-moving, awe-inspiring, sometimes-overwhelming digital world. Help and advice for families in a digital world. |
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Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations. |
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BBC Webwise: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p023xv3k |
