If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
DSL - Mrs Helen Dowsett, the Head Teacher
Governor responsible for Safeguarding - Mrs Sophie Lewis.
You can contact these key people by contacting the school office on 01536 710175.
If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child outside of school hours, please contact the MASH team on 0300 126 7000 (option 1).
If you think a child is in immediate danger or missing, please contact the police and/or an ambulance directly by phoning 999.
The governors and staff 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 Board (NSCB). Please see the following link to NSCB parents & carers.
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 sidebar of the page or alternatively contact Mrs Sail in the school office for a hard copy.
You will find detailed below a number of links to information to help you keep your child safe and also contact details to Social Services if you have any concerns you wish to raise directly with them.
Contacting MASH – Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (Social Services)
Telephone: 0300 126 7000 (option 1).
Designated Officer (Formerly LADO)
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 a member of staff to the Designated Officer for the Local Authority (DOLA — formerly LADO) on:
You can contact the Designated Officer for North Northamptonshire, Sheila Kempster on:
- 07831 123193
The Designated Officer (formerly known as the Local Authority Designated Officer or LADO) should be informed of all cases in which it is alleged that a person who works with children has:
- Behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed, a child
- Possibly committed a criminal offence against children, or related to a child or
- Behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to children, for example if their conduct falls within any of these categories of abuse:
- - Physical
- - Emotional
- - Sexual
- - Neglect
Allegations made against workers who are paid, unpaid, volunteer, agency, casual and self-employed as well as foster carers, and adoptive parents of children on Placement Orders should all be reported to the Designated Officer. This should be done within 24 hours of the incident.
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.
Early Help – Professionals | Northampton Children's Trust (nctrust.co.uk)
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:
- Online chat www.ndas.co
- Facebook messenger: www.facebook.com/NorthamptonshireDAS
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 Online chat www.ndas.co Facebook messenger: www.facebook.com/NorthamptonshireDAS 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 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. www.thehideout.org.uk Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you.
www.thehideout.org.ukWomen's Aid have created this 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.
National Domestic Violence Helpline: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247Immediate 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.