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Safeguarding

Safeguarding & Child Protection at Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mr J Fox

Our Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) are Mr J Guthrie and Mrs E Barrs.

The Trust Directors with responsibility for Safeguarding are:

  • Nicola Spray
  • James Sargeant

The teacher with responsibility for Looked after Children

  • Mr J Fox
  • Mrs E Barrs
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Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers have a role to play in safeguarding children

If you have any concerns about the health, safety, wellbeing of a child at the academy, or feel that something may be troubling them, you should share this information with one of our Safeguarding Team above.

This may be done verbally in the first instance but always be followed up by completing a cause for concern form, available from the Designated Safeguarding Team above.

In the unlikely event of the Designated Safeguarding Officers not being available the matter should be reported directly to the Local Authority Early Help and Safeguarding Hub 01482 448879 or Police/ Family Protection Unit.

Out of school hours and during school holidays:

  • If your concern is urgent and there is an immediate risk of harm, then contact the police.
  • If your concern is less urgent but you are worried about the welfare of the child, then contact the Early Help and Safeguarding Hub on 01482 448879 or the out of hours Emergency Duty Team on 01482 300304.

The school adheres to the Hull Safeguarding Children’s Board Child Protection guidelines. A copy if available from the designated safeguarding team.


The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is responsible for the independent management and oversight of all allegations against adults who work with or volunteer with children. This includes any individual in a position of authority or trust who comes into contact with children as part of their professional or voluntary role.

In the city of Hull, the LADO serves as a key point of contact for employers and voluntary organizations by:

  • Providing expert advice and guidance on how to handle allegations.
  • Liaising with the police and other relevant agencies to coordinate a response.
  • Monitoring the progress of each case to ensure a consistent and timely approach.

Every agency that employs people to work with children is required to have a Designated Officer to liaise with the LADO when a concern arises. Similarly, volunteer organizations and smaller community groups must identify a single point of contact to act as the main liaison throughout this process.

Referral to LADO

Before completing a referral form, you are strongly encouraged to call the LADO for confidential advice at 01482 790 933.

If the LADO is not immediately available for consultation, this should not prevent you from submitting a referral for their consideration.

OPERATION ENCOMPASS

    We are an Operation Encompass school.

    Operation Encompass is a unique Police and Education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people exposed to domestic abuse. For additional information about Operation Encompass, please follow the link to the website.

    Home : Operation Encompass

    https://www.humberside.police....

    WHITE RIBBON DAY

    White Ribbon Day takes place on the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Wednesday 25th November. White Ribbon UK is the leading charity that works with men and boys, campaigning and educating to change the cultures that lead to abuse and stop violence before it starts. Here at Endsleigh Holy Child, we teach all of our children that our hands are only for kindness.

    See the file below for more information about the Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP)

    Operation Encompass Poster Endsleigh

    Useful Safeguarding Websites & Resources

    This page provides a list of useful websites and services that offer advice and support on a range of topics to help keep your children safe.

    National Support Services

    • NSPCC - The leading UK children's charity, providing advice and support for adults and children on a wide range of issues, from mental health to online safety.
    • Childline - A free, confidential service for children and young people. They offer support for anything they are concerned about, no matter how big or small.
    • CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) - A law enforcement agency that works to protect children from online sexual abuse. They provide a reporting tool and useful advice on online safety.
    • Thinkuknow - An educational program from the National Crime Agency (NCA) that provides age-appropriate online safety advice and resources for children, parents, and teachers.
    • YoungMinds - A mental health charity for young people. They offer resources and a parents' helpline for anyone worried about a child's mental health.

    Hull-Specific Support Services

    • Hull Safeguarding Children Partnership - This is the central body for safeguarding in the city. Their website has a wealth of resources and information on keeping children safe in Hull.
    • Family Hubs Hull - These are support centres located across Hull that bring together services for families, from pregnancy and beyond. They offer advice, support, and activities.
    • Home-Start Hull - A local voluntary organisation that provides practical and emotional support to families with at least one child under five. They connect families with trained volunteers who have parenting experience themselves.
    • Early Help for Families (Hull City Council) - A collection of services in Hull designed to support families when they need it, addressing problems early to prevent them from becoming more serious.

    Our Safeguarding Policy can be found below:

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