Safeguarding

At St Mary's Catholic Primary School we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Everyone has a responsibility to act without delay to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. It is our willingness to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpins this commitment. Our understanding is 'It could happen here'. The school seeks to work in partnership with families and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children who are vulnerable or in need.The procedures contained in this policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors and are consistent with those of Sefton Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are Mrs Scott, Mrs Hooper & Mrs Dunleavy

Our governor with responsibility for safeguarding is Mrs M. Ramsbottom

If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or welfare, please speak to a member of the Safeguarding team or if you feel you cannot wait and feel that a child is at immediate risk, please contact

CHAT: 0151 934 4013 FAST: 0151 934 4545

School Child Protection Policy 2024 Anti-Racism Policy

Out of Hours

If the issue cannot wait until the next working day, please contact our Emergency Duty Team outside of the above hours, including weekends and bank holidays, on 0151 934 3555.

Safeguarding Resources

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO TACKLE CHILD ABUSE?

https://tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk

SEFTON SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN PARTNERSHIP

Sefton Local Safeguarding Children Partnership - (seftonscp.org.uk)

NSPCC SPEAK OUT AND STAY SAFE PROGRAMME

Speak out Stay safe programme

BULLY BUSTERS

https://www.bullybusters.org.uk

TALK TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TERRORISM ATTACKS

Talking_to_children_about_terror_attacks.pdf (seftonscp.org.uk)

“Child Sexual Exploitation - raising awareness with parents

Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation (Pace) and the Virtual College have teamed up to provide a short, free online course entitled ‘Keep Them Safe: Protecting Children from CSE’ designed to equip parents and carers with the knowledge to protect children against sexual exploitation.

Details are available via the following link:

https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/free-courses

In order to raise awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation issues with Sefton parents, elected members have written to all schools to promote the Child Sexual Exploitation e-learning tool.

Keep Them Online Safe Courses

Free Online Courses

Think You Know
Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
ChildNet
A non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
NSPCC - Child abuse
Child abuse is when a child is intentionally harmed by an adult or another child – it can be over a period of time but can also be a one-off action. It can be physical, sexual or emotional and it can happen in person or online. It can also be a lack of love, care and attention – this is neglect.
NSPCC

Useful Numbers

Thornton Family Well-being Centre 01519344991	Waterloo Family Well-being Centre 01519286539
Litherland Family Well-being Centre 01512886661	Netherton Family Well-being Centre 01512821405
Sefton Camhs 01512824527	Samaritans 116 or 123
NSPCC 08088005000	Merseyside Police 01517096010
Childline 08001111	Schools Health Team 01512476354