Safeguarding

Prior Weston School and Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.

We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff are trained in Child Protection, and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

We want to ensure that children are safe on line, and ask parents and carers to be vigilant and aware of the increased risks linked to children using technology and social media.

It is important that you are aware of using appropriate filters where possible and have monitoring systems in place to protect children from potentially harmful online abuse.

Safeguarding Team

At Prior Weston we have a team of Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) and sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

What to do if you have concerns

Policies

Safeguarding Curriculum

Safeguarding Curriculum Statement 2021

Safeguarding Curriculum 2021

EYFS Safeguarding Curriculum

Safeguarding Documents and Links

• Working together to safeguard children
• London Safeguarding Children Board: Child Protection Procedures
• What to do if you’re Worried a Child is being Abused
• Information Sharing
• Mental Health & Behaviour In Schools
• Preventing FGM
• Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership Protocol for managing child on child sexual violence, abuse and harassment in schools, settings and colleges

Contacts

Please find a list of relevant telephone numbers to contact if you wish to refer independently.

• Police - 101/999 (If urgent)
• Islington Children’s Services Contact Team / Out of Hours  - 020 7527 7400/0992
• Islington LADO (lado@islington.gov.uk) - 020 7527 8066/8102
• Islington Child Protection Advisors - 020 7527 8101
• Islington Principal Officer Safeguarding in Education - 020 7527 5845/3747
• Islington Police Child Abuse Investigation Team - 020 8733 4286
• Islington Safeguarding Children Board - 020 7527 4209/4234
• Islington Women’s Aid (Solace) - 080 8802 5565
• Domestic Violence National Helpline (24hours) - 080 8200 247
• Forced Marriage Unit - 020 7008 0151
• Karma Nirvana Honour Network Helpline - 080 0599 9247
• NSPCC - 080 0800 500
• NSPCC (Report Abuse in School) - 0800 136 663
• Childline - 080 0111 1
• City Children’s Services Contact Team / Out of Hours - 020 7332 3621/8356 2710
• Camden Children’s Services Contact Team / Out of Hours - 020 7974 6600/4444
• Hackney Children & Young People’s AASWS / Out of Hours - 020 8356 5500/2710
• Harringey First Response Service - 020 8489 4470/0000
• Tower Hamlets CP and Reviewing - 020 7364 5006
• Other council numbers can be found online

The Report Abuse in Education helpline

1st of April 2021 saw the launch of the NSPCC helpline specifically to offer support and advice to children and adults who alleged sexual abuse at school and give out information about how to contact the police and report crimes.

The Report Abuse in Education helpline can be reached on 0800 136 663, on Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm, or 9am - 6pm at weekends. It can also be contacted at help@nspcc.org.uk

• NSPCC Report Abuse in Education helpline
• NSPCC Online Safety
• Childnet International
• Keeping under-fives safe online

Multi-Agency Team Around the School

We work closely with multiple Government agencies and charities to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Keeping Children Safe from Extremism and Radicalisation

If you are concerned about keeping children safe from extremism and radicalisation then please read the following booklet, which has been produced by Islington Council and or the school.

• Keeping children safe
• Educate Against Hate
• Online Safety

Childline for Under 12s

Childline has launched a website aimed at children under the age of 12. This provides age appropriate content on topics including: bullying, family, friends, feelings, school, abuse and staying safe. It also includes games and therapeutic tools for young visitors to play and express how they are feeling. It will be promoted through the NSPCC's Speak out Stay safe programme in Prior Weston during November 2018.

Visit Childline Kids...

Online Safety

Find out more about Online Safety and take a look at posters which share tips and advice about how to manage popular apps, games and social networks.