Safeguarding
Are you worried about your child?
If you have a worry about your child's welfare, please do talk to your child's class teacher. You can make an appointment with them via the school office or directly with the teacher concerned. If you wish to speak to a different member of staff, please let our office staff know the nature of your concern and they can help direct you to the right person at the right time. If there is an emergency situation, they will endeavour to find you a member of staff as quickly as possible to help. The office team themselves can also help with a wide range of day to day situations or will know the right person to direct you to. Please do feel free to talk to them in confidence.
Bramham Shadwell Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the protection of the child from all forms of abuse.
We take our responsibilities for the protection of our children very seriously.
All children have a right to be safe no matter who they are or whatever their circumstances.
Keeping children safe is a collegiate responsibility owned by everyone at Bramham Shadwell Federation.
We all accept our responsibility to listen to children even though we may not be comfortable with what we hear.
If we hear about a child who has experienced treatment that we consider worrying or a concern, it is our responsibility to act by telling one of our designated child protection officers, Mrs Ellis (Headteacher at Shadwell), Mrs Veverka (Deputy Headteacher at Shadwell)), Mr Rugg (Headteacher at Bramham), Mrs Turner (Learning Mentor for Shadwell and Bramham), and Mrs Prankard (Deputy Headteacher at Bramham). Any of these officers can be contacted via the office.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads
Mrs T. Ellis - Headteacher at Shadwell
Mrs L. Veverka - Deputy Headteacher at Shadwell
Mrs N. Turner - Learning Mentor
Mr J. Rugg - Headteacher at Bramham
Mrs K. Prankard - Deputy Headteacher at Bramham
The internet can be a fantastic place for children and young people where they can talk to friends, be creative and have fun. However, just like in the real world sometimes things can go wrong.
If you or your child are worried or upset about something which has happened on the internet there is help out there.
Has someone acted inappropriately towards your child online?
If your child has experienced sexual or offensive chat that has made them feel uncomfortable or someone is trying to meet up with them, you can report this directly to us.
This may have happened in a chat room, message board, instant messenger or on a social networking site. It could be on a mobile phone, games console or computer. It could be messages, images or conversations over webcam. The important thing is that if an adult is making sexual advances to your child on the internet you should report it to the NCA's CEOP..
The NCA's CEOP Command (formerly the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre) works with child protection partners across the UK and overseas to identify the main threats to children and coordinates activity against these threats to bring offenders to account. We protect children from harm online and offline, directly through NCA led operations and in partnership with local and international agencies. Click on their logo to access more information.
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
The Department for Education has commissioned the NSPCC to establish a dedicated independent helpline for people who have experienced sexual abuse in an educational setting.
The helpline went live on 1 April, and will provide both children and adults who have experienced sexual abuse in schools with support and advice, including onward action such as contacting the police if they wish to. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals. Anyone who gets in touch through this dedicated helpline will also be signposted to other relevant support services available, including Childline, which provides ongoing support and counselling to children and young people.
The dedicated and confidential NSPCC helpline – Report Abuse in Education can be reached on 0800 136 663 or by email at help@nspcc.org.uk.
If you have any questions about this then please contact the school office and one of our Designated Safeguarding Officers will be in touch with you.
Domestic Abuse
The DVA Notification Process has been designed to provide confidential notification to schools and higher education establishments on any incidents of domestic violence and abuse which occur within a child’s household that might have an impact on a child whilst they are in school / higher education.
The process will ensure that a member of staff is trained to allow them to use the information that has been shared, in confidence, and ensure that the school / higher education establishment is able to make provision for possible difficulties experienced by children, or their families, who have been involved in or witnessed a domestic violence or abuse incident.
We are keen to offer the best support possible to our pupils and we believe this is extremely beneficial for all those involved.
If you would like further support or information about domestic violence and abuse please go to www.leedsdomesticviolenceandabuse.co.uk