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Safeguarding in School
St Gregory's is committed to ensuring that our children always feel safe and secure. This involves a wide range of policies, procedures and supportive arrangements. We have a strong culture of safeguarding and work tirelessly to keep your children safe, secure and well cared for. It is only when children feel safe and secure that they will be able to be happy and ready to learn. The excellent relationships between home and school, which are at the heart of St Gregory's Catholic Academy, ensure that the channels of communication are always open between parents and staff.
St Gregory's is part of Operation Encompass - an initiative which enhances communication between the police and schools where a child is at risk from domestic abuse.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team in person or via the school office on 01782 254833 or Children's Services on 01782 235100
Click here for the ASCC Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding Team
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Mrs V Brickley Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Mrs M Mottram Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Mr D Baylay Home School Link Worker |
Mrs J Dunn Learning Mentor |
Mrs S Williams Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Mr C Redmond - Safeguarding Governor
Reporting a Concern
We all have a duty to protect children and young people from harm. If you have any concerns about a child or young person it is always best to share them.
If you think a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.
If a child is not in immediate danger but at risk of harm, contact Stoke-on-Trent Children’s Social Care .
Call Stoke-on-Trent Children’s Advice and Duty Service (CHAD):
Phone 01782 235100
Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 6:00pm Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm
Emergency Duty Team (Out of hours)
Telephone: 01782 234234
What will happen next?
Social workers will follow up every report where they believe a child may be at risk of harm. They will talk to other people who know the child and may be able to provide a clearer picture. This includes teachers, health visitors and members of the child's family.
After this several things could happen:
- No further action will be taken
- Help and support will be offered to the family
- An investigation will take place
Social workers will follow up every report where they believe a child may be at risk of harm. They will talk to other people who know the child and may be able to provide a clearer picture. This includes teachers, health visitors and members of the child’s family.
After this several things could happen:
- No further action will be taken
- Help and support will be offered to the family
- An investigation will take place
Parents should be aware that the school will take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils. School staff will always contact parents if they are concerned about a pupil's well being. In cases where the school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, staff have no alternative but to follow procedures and inform Children's Services of their concerns.
Operation Encompass
St Gregory's Catholic Academy is part of Operation Encompass - an initiative which enhances communication between the police and schools where a child is at risk from domestic abuse.
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.
As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Designated Safeguarding Lead & Deputy DSL) known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the children in our care.
If a parent has a concern about any issue relating to safeguarding they can speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or refer into Children's Services 01782 235100
Please click the images to view useful Safeguarding Website Links:
Worried about yourself, a friend or a child or young person you know?
Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board
Please choose the website link to report any concerns.
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