Safeguarding and Child Protection
If you have any safeguarding concerns about a child please speak to Mrs Chamberlain on 01788 860404 or by email: dsl@swinford.embracemat.org.
It is also possible to contact the First Response Children's Duty Team on 0116 305 0005 where you will be able to speak to a Social Worker about your worries or report it via the NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/report/
The NSPCC has launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance, including for non-recent abuse. Call our new NSPCC helpline, Report Abuse in Education on 0800 136 663 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
Operation Encompass
Safeguarding Statement
The health and safety of all children is of paramount importance at Swinford Primary School. Parents send their children to school each day with the expectation that school provides a secure environment in which their children can flourish. In order to do this, a wide range of measures and policies are put in place. These are reviewed every year and are available:
- Anti-bullying
- Administration of medicines
- Behaviour
- Child Protection
- Health and Safety
- Internet Safety
- Use of photographs / videos
Child Protection and Safeguarding
The Safeguarding Policy at Swinford Primary School is based on the Embrace Trust policy and in accordance with Leicestershire County Council procedures. The policy is updated annually and verified by the Board of Trustees.
The key features of the Safeguarding policy are to:
- Provide children with a safe and secure environment
- Ensure there are trusted adults children feel they can talk to
- Ensure staff are aware of referral procedures
- Access and act on advice from Leicestershire Child Safeguarding Board if there is any uncertainty as to the course of action required
All staff, visitors and volunteers receive a safeguarding induction. Staff receive regular training and updates.
