Safeguarding and Keeping Safe
At Hintlesham and Chattisham Church of England Primary School, we are committed to our moral and statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment in which children can learn, underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, are able to raise concerns and believe they are being listened to, and that appropriate action will be taken to keep them safe.
We are aware and alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and will follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.
We will do this by:
- ensuring our approach is child-centred - this means we must always consider what is in the best interests of the child
- seeking to establish effective working relationships with our parents and carers
- providing offers of early help for our pupils and their families
- endeavouring to work effectively in partnership with other agencies
- developing and providing activities and opportunities throughout our curriculum that will help to equip our pupils with the skills they need. This will include materials and learning experiences that will encourage our pupils to develop essential life skills and protective behaviours.
If you are concerned about the safety or welfare or your child, or a child you know, you should act without delay. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Safeguarding During School Holidays
During holiday periods, the safety and well-being of our pupils remain our priority. While the school will be closed during the holidays, support and resources are still available for those who need them. If you have any concerns about the safety of a child or young person, please contact one of the following:
• Local Children's Services: Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership: Concerned — Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership (www.suffolksp.org.uk) or 0808 800 4005
• NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children): 0808 800 5000
• Childline: 0800 1111 (for children and young people)
• Police: In an emergency, dial 999
For additional resources, you can visit Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership (www.suffolksp.org.uk).
We encourage everyone to stay safe and look out for one another.
Click here to find out about:
Our safeguarding team including links to helpful resources for parents and carers
Online safety including links to helpful resources for parents and carers
The Prevent Strategy including a useful information leaflet for parents and carers