Statement and Policy
The Green Shoots Partnership is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our schools. All Northamptonshire schools follow the Northamptonshire Local Safeguarding Children Board Inter-Agency Procedures. The schools will, in most circumstances, endeavour to discuss all concerns with parents about their child/ren. However, there may be exceptional circumstances when the school will discuss concerns with Social Care and/or the Police without parental knowledge (in accordance with Child Protection procedures). The schools will, of course, always aim to maintain a positive relationship with all parents. The school’s child protection policy is available on request.
Designated Safeguarding Leaders
We all have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and at our federation we take this responsibility very seriously.
If you have any concerns about a child or young person in our school, you must share this information immediately with our Senior Designated Professional or one of the Deputy Safeguarding officers.
These are:
Green Shoots Safeguarding Leaders
Mrs Garnham - Executive Head Teacher - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader - DDSL
Mrs Mills - Executive SENDCo - DDSL
Mrs Winrow - Executive Pastoral Support Manager - DDSL
Mrs Jawo - Executive School Business Manager - DDSL
Meadowside Primary School Safeguarding Leaders
Mrs Hales-Richardson - Meadowside Primary School Head of school - Designated Safeguarding Leader - DSL
Mrs Mills - Executive SENDCo - DDSL
Miss Glide - Behaviour & Inclusion Co-ordinator - DDSL
Mrs Wood - Inclusion Assistant - DDSL
Miss Kynoch-Owen - Targeted Support Assistant - DDSL
Great Doddington Primary School Safeguarding Leaders
Miss Shelton - Great Doddington Primary School Head of school - Designated Safeguarding Leader - DSL
Mrs Kilsby - Great Doddington Primary School - DDSL
Mrs Winrow - Great Doddington Primary School - DDSL
Mrs McGregor - Great Doddington Primary School - DDSL
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
All our staff receive regular safeguarding training to be able to support children and families well.
Green Shoots Partnership fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support pupils in school. The pupils’ welfare and safety is of paramount importance. The aim of our work in school is to safeguard and promote our pupils’ welfare, safety and health by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate.
There are four main elements to our Safeguarding:
- Prevention (e.g. positive, supportive school atmosphere, teaching and pastoral support to pupils, safer recruitment procedures);
- Protection (by following agreed procedures, ensuring all staff are trained and supported to respond appropriately and sensitively to Child Protection concerns);
- Support (to pupils and school staff and to children who may have been abused);
- Working with parents (to ensure appropriate communications and actions are undertaken).
The schools adapt an open and accepting attitude towards children as part of its responsibility for pastoral care. All staff encourage children and parents to feel free to talk about any concerns and to see school as a safe place when there are difficulties. Children’s fears and concerns will be taken seriously and children are encouraged to seek help from members of staff.
Safeguarding Documents
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