Safeguarding

At Girton Glebe Primary School, safeguarding is a fundamental priority. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for every child. To achieve this, all individuals working within our school undergo the required checks and clearances to ensure they are suitable to work with children.

We have designated staff members who are fully trained and appointed as Safeguarding Leads and Designated Child Protection Officers. Their role is to oversee and coordinate all safeguarding practices within the school.

All staff share a collective responsibility to report any concerns regarding the conduct of colleagues around children directly to the Headteacher. If concerns relate to the Headteacher, these should be raised with the Chair of Governors, the Chair of Trustees, the CEO, or the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). Our Whistleblowing Policy has been formally adopted and is accessible to all staff.

We follow the Cambridgeshire Local Authority Child Protection Procedures and the guidance provided by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Robust systems are in place to ensure concerns about a child’s welfare are shared promptly with the designated safeguarding lead, parents/carers, and relevant external agencies. In certain circumstances, our legal duty may require consultation with, or advice from, the Police or Children’s Social Care. Wherever possible, we will discuss concerns with parents/carers first, unless doing so would compromise the child’s safety or welfare.

In line with local Information Sharing Protocols, we handle all information securely and sensitively. Details are only shared with other services when necessary and proportionate to protect children and ensure they receive appropriate support.By working collaboratively as a staff team and in partnership with external agencies, we strive to maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment for every child.

Please take time to review our safeguarding policies and contact the school if you have any questions or require further information.

Safeguarding Contacts

Designated Safeguarding Lead
Chris Butler
Domestic Abuse Lead
Chris Butler
Prevent Lead
Roisin Roddy
Online Safety Lead
Lisa Knowler
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Lisa Knowler
Jo Pyle
Roisin Roddy
Safeguarding Governor
Colin Black

Chris Butler Designated Safeguarding Lead Domestic Abuse Lead	Jo Pyle Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Lisa Knowler Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Online Safety Lead	Roisin Roddy Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Prevent Lead
Colin Black Safeguarding Governor

If you feel you or a family member need any additional wellbeing support the following organisations can be contacted:

Texting SHOUT or BREATHE to 85258 will access 24/7 mental health support.
111 and select option 2 connects you with NHS mental health support
www.childline.org.uk or phone 0800 1111
www.samaritans.org or phone 116 123
www.kooth.com
www.stopbreathethink.org.uk
www.giveusashout.org

For any urgent safeguarding concern where you believe a child is potentially at risk or in danger, you can contact the out of hours emergency Cambridgeshire County Council Child Protection Team on 01733 234724 or contact 999.

If you are concerned about the welfare of a young person, please contact Cambridgeshire County Council Children's Services on 0345 045 5203 here or the NSPCC 0808 800 5000 (you do have the option to request anonymity when reporting via the NSPCC).

Useful websites and services for families

Citizens Advice Bureau – This service provides a wealth of information for separated parents which includes legal information, housing, finances, citizenship and organising contact arrangements – this information can be found at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Child Law Advice – You can access information online or call this number for legal advice 0300 330 5480 www.childlawadvice.org.uk

The National Association of Child Contact Centres - supports children keeping in touch with their parents’ following separation. They can offer support around supported contact, supervised contact and handover among many other services. For further information please go to www.nacc.org.uk

Child and Family Centres are for all families with children under 5. They provide groups and activities where children can socialise and develop their skills as well as provide advice and support to parents and carers. This can include behaviour, development and healthy eating. They also have access to information on finances, family issues and keeping your child safe. The children’s centre offers a variety of courses and activities for you and your child, some of which incur a charge, although concessions and free places will be offered to families in receipt of Child Tax Credit (provided you’re also not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190). Find out more www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/parenting-and-family-support/child-and-family-centres

National Centre for Domestic Violence - This service provides fast free support to access emergency injunctions or legal advice - you can access their support online at www.ncdv.org.uk or 0800 970 2070.

Women’s Aid - This service provides support to women who have been or are in an abusive relationship. They offer advice regarding housing, finances and access to counselling - you can access their support at www.womensaid.org.uk or 0808 2000 247.

Domestic Abuse Support Service (DASS) supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse through an outreach service. Tel: 01234 264109 or e-mail: [email protected]

Report Remove - If you or a family member have become aware of an imaged shared online and would like to report it and have it removed, then please visit here www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/

Employment and Safer Recruitment

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at Girton Glebe Primary School, all employment practices comply with the statutory requirements outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This ensures rigorous recruitment checks and procedures for anyone working with children.

Prevent Strategy

Girton Glebe Primary School fully supports the government’s Prevent Strategy as part of our safeguarding and child protection responsibilities. We follow guidance from Teaching Approaches to help build resilience against extremism.

The Prevent strategy aims to:

Address the ideological challenge posed by terrorism and extremism.
Provide practical support to prevent individuals from being drawn into terrorism and ensure they receive appropriate advice and help.
Work collaboratively across sectors, including education, criminal justice, faith groups, charities, online platforms, and health services.

If you have a Prevent related concern, you can report this at: Prevent | Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Safeguarding Contacts

Chris Butler

Jo Pyle

Lisa Knowler

Roisin Roddy

Colin Black

Useful websites and services for families

Employment and Safer Recruitment

Prevent Strategy