Safeguarding
At New Siblands School we are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment for pupils, students, staff, governors, volunteers and visitors and to promoting a climate where children, young people and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others. We aim to create a culture of vigilance to safeguard our children.
Our policy draws on all relevant legislation and guidance including:
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The Children Act (1989 and 2004);
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Keeping Children Safe in Education: Statutory guidance for schools and colleges (Sept 2023)
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The Prevent Duty (2015)
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The four guiding principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC); and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) updated Dec 2020.
Please see Policies and Guidance to view the New Siblands School Child Protection Policy
The Safeguarding Team
If you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of a child, please do not delay in contacting the following:
Designated Safeguarding Lead & Teacher for Children Looked After
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Hazel Sinclair
Karl Hemmings
Hazel.sinclair@newsiblands.org.uk
karl.hemmings@newsiblands.org.uk
Deputy Safeguarding Lead & Therapies, Interventions and Learning Environments Lead
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Alice Maggs
Margarita Steer
Alice.maggs@newsiblands.org.uk
margarita.steer@newsiblands.org.uk
Deputy Safeguarding Lead & SENCO
Angela Windsor
Angela.windsor@newsiblands.org.uk
Designated Governors for New Siblands School
Andrew Scully
Andrew.Scully@newsiblands.org.uk
Further Contact Details
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Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) - Tina Wilson ( tina.wilson@southglos.gov.uk Tel: 01454 868508 )
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Access and Response Team – 01454 86 6000 (during working hours)
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Emergency duty team – 01454 615165 (out of hours)
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Police – 101 for non-urgent issues & 999 if urgent and an immediate response is needed
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Next Link provides support services for women, men and children who are, or have been victims of domestic abuse- Next Link South Glos domestic abuse services from Next Link Housing
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Samaritans provides support provides emotional support for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgment or pressure- Telephone 116 123 or Visit The Samaritans Website
Useful Information For Parents - Local Contacts and Services