Prevent, Safeguarding and Whistle blowing
There is a strong culture of safeguarding across the school. Staff are trained to identify signs of abuse and other risks of harm. They report any concerns they have about a pupil’s welfare. Leaders work well with outside professionals, including the police and social services. The school’s pastoral team goes over and above to provide additional support for pupils and their families. Staff teach pupils how to keep themselves safe. This includes staying safe online and understanding what safe and healthy relationships look like. – Ofsted, November 2022
Springcroft Primary School 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 Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.
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.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mr Stephen Drew (Headteacher).
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is Mrs Emma Gleave (Emotional and Wellbeing Lead).
Contact Staffordshire Safeguarding Children’s Advice and Support Service and Education L.A.D.O. on 0300 111 8007 *option 1
Contact Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Children’s Advice and Support Service and Education L.A.D.O. on 01782 235100
“All staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils are respectful to adults and to other pupils. Pupils say bullying is very rare. When there are any issues, pupils are confident staff sort things out quickly”. (Ofsted, November 2021).
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Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board
This site primarily provides safeguarding information for professionals and volunteers in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, as well as also providing information for members of the public, parents and carers, and children and young people, on some of the key issues that can affect the well-being and safety of children.
The NSPCC have some fabulous support and advice for both parents and professionals. Their support for parents section offers lots of resources, from early parenting advice, to managing family life, friends and relationships, supporting yourself and young people, to staying safe online. These resources can help support us as parents and families, so that whatever family life brings, we feel supported.
Further support and advice can be found via:
Non-recent abuse Spotting the signs of child abuse Types of abuse
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Contact the NSPCC Helpline You can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk or completing our report abuse online form. Due to an increase in demand across our service, our voice Helpline is currently available 10am–8pm Monday to Friday. You can still email help@NSPCC.org.uk or complete our report abuse online form at any time for free. You don’t have to say who you are. If you think a child is in immediate danger, please call the police on 999 straight away. |
18 or under? Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help.
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Network Rail have got some great educational resources that encourage young people to stay switched on around the railway. The safety of people on and around the railway is all of our responsibility. Education is key, especially for young people. Network Rail has a range of age-targeted films, interactive games and activities, that teaches children and younf people to be aware of risky behaviour and develop hazard-spotting skills.