SAFEGUARDING If you have any concerns about the welfare of our children please speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs. Smith Or any of our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mrs. Green Mrs. Purse Mr. Hall Mrs. Phelps Mrs. Ruth Or call MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) on: 01202 735046 (out of Hours: 01202 738256) Safeguarding at Malmesbury Park The Governors recognise that children have a fundamental right to be protected from harm or exploitation and that pupils cannot learn effectively unless they feel secure. The Governors will, therefore, provide a school environment which promotes self-confidence, a feeling of worth and the knowledge that pupil’s concerns will be listened to and acted upon. Governors, staff and volunteers in this school understand the importance of working in partnership with children, their parents/ carers and other agencies in order to promote children’s welfare. The Governors will also ensure that the school carries out its statutory duties to report suspected Child Abuse to the Children’s Services Directorate (Social Care) and to assist that Directorate acting on behalf of children in need or enquiring into allegations of child abuse. Schools recognise the contribution they can make to protect and support pupils in their care. The Local Authority is committed to ensuring that best practice is adopted when working with all children and young people, offering them support and protection and accepts that it has a legal and moral responsibility to implement procedures, to provide a duty of care for young people, to safeguard their well-being and to protect them from abuse. DfE Sexual abuse in schools review The Government have recently launched a helpline for those affected by sexual harassment and abuse in education settings. Please find below the link to the latest review into sexual abuse in schools. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-review-into-sexual-abuse-in-schools A dedicated NSPCC helpline - 0800 136 663 - is available to both children and adults who are victims of sexual abuse in schools with the appropriate support and advice. This includes how to contact the police and report crimes. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals. School Policies and Information Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2021-2022 Sexually Harmful and Problematic Behaviour Policy - September 2021 Peer on Peer Abuse Policy - September 2021 Safeguarding - Flow Chart Low Level Concerns - September 2021 Low Level Concerns Policy V1 - September 2021 Allegations Against Staff Policy September 2021 Safeguarding encompass statement March 2021 Child Protection Summary for Temporary Staff and Volunteers Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2021) Separated Parents Policy November 2019 E-Safety Policy March 2019 Anti-Bullying Policy March 2019 Whistle Blowing Policy April 2019 What is the Prevent strategy Home Tutor Leaflet Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can encompass, but is not limited to, Psychological, Physical, Sexual, Financial and Emotional abuse. Research indicates that living within a home where domestic abuse takes place is harmful to children and can have a serious impact on their behaviour, wellbeing and understanding of what constitutes a normal relationship. Children witnessing domestic abuse is recognised as ‘significant harm’ in law. These children may become aggressive; display anti-social behaviours; suffer from depression or anxiety; or fail to reach their educational potential. At Malmesbury Park we recognise that pupils who are the subjects of abuse, neglect or who live in situations of domestic abuse may exhibit distressed or challenging behaviour and may not be reaching their full academic potential. We will therefore endeavour to make sure that appropriate support mechanisms are in place in school. This school receives information from the police to alert the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the school when there has been an incident of domestic abuse in a household where a pupil lives. We are not informed of the detail of the incident, only that one has occurred. This allows us to monitor and support the pupil. If we have additional concerns, we will discuss the need for further safeguarding actions with Social Care or the police. This information would only be shared with other staff on a restricted need to know basis i.e. those who are immediately responsible for the pupil’s welfare such as the class teacher. Where a Multi-agency risk assessment conference (MARAC) occurs the school may be asked for information and appropriate school related information may be shared with the school after the meeting. If you need help you can contact: National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) 0800 970 2070 The National 24 Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 Or for local support and advice, access the link below: https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/communityliving/CrimeDisorder/DomesticAbuse/domesticabuse.aspx Domestic Abuse COVID 19 Anti-bullying links We are working with the Diana Award and have appointed our Diana Award Ambassadors who are working hard in school to get the message out that bullying is not acceptable. For advice/support about bullying and cyberbulling, follow any of the links below: The Anti-Bullying Network Kidscape The Anti-Bullying Alliance Online Safety For advice, support and suggestions about all aspects of on-line safety, you can find a parents guide by following the link below: Gaming and Apps advice for parents In - game chat: A guide for parents and carers You can find guides to talking to your child about on-line safety, the apps and social media sites they are using as well as guides to the most played games! The web page is updated each Wednesday with a new guide. On-line Safety Information and Guides On-line safety- Information for parents and carers Talking to your child about on-line safety On-line gaming and your child 10 On-line safety tips Cyber-flashing Fortnite Instagram Loot boxes skin betting Screen time Snapchat TikTok WhatsApp YouTube Coronavirus - support for parents and carers to keep children safe online E-Safety Links We hope the links below cover all the information you are looking for. https://swgfl.org.uk/products-services/online-safety/resources/ www.kidsmart.org.uk www.ceop.gov.uk http://www.childnet-int.org/kia/ www.thinkuknow.co.uk www.safekids.com www.iwf.org.uk For other useful E-safety links and tips, access the E-Safety page of our website. Other helpful Safeguarding Information Follow the links below to find out further information about a range of safeguaring issues and topics. Child and Sexual Exploitation Information Child and Sexual Exploitation Leaflet Female Genital Mutilation - The Facts Honour based Violence - Information leaflet Sexting - Advice for Parents 1Sexting - Advice for Parents Poster 1 Sexting - Advice for Parents Poster 2 Sexting - Advice for Parents Poster 3 Responsibility • Harmony • Excellence • Trust • Support • Respect Malmesbury Park Primary School is a Reach South Multi-Academy Trust school Lowther Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 8LU 01202 291227 Follow @parkmalmesbury WisePay Sitemap Cookie Information Website Policy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2021-2022 All website content copyright © Malmesbury Park Primary School