Safeguarding

Introduction

At Lewannick CP School we take safeguarding and child protection very seriously.

This webpage contains key policies and procedures.

If a member of staff or volunteer wishes to raise a child protection concern, related to a child or adult working in the school, they do this in writing, through Mr Fugill (Designated Safeguarding Lead – DSL), Mrs Cook and Mr Masters (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads – DDSLs).

If the concern is regarding the Headteacher then Mrs Donna Wadham, Chair of Governors will be notified.

If a disclosure or concern is raised, the DSL will telephone the referral to the MARU (Multi-Agency Referral Unit) without delay.

The decision to notify parents that a referral is being made will depend on the details of individual cases and on the basis of what is in the best interests of the child.

Once a referral is received by the MARU, a manager will decide within one working day on the best course of action.

After this, within 45 days, an initial assessment will take place which could lead to a strategy discussion. This will only take place if there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm.

Should you have any questions or queries related to safeguarding and child protection, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr Fugill, Mrs Cook, Mr Masters or Mrs Wadham (Safeguarding Governor).

For your information, all staff receive regular child protection/safeguarding training, and all staff and volunteers are made aware of the school’s policies and procedures during their induction process.

Contacts

Mr Antony Fugill	Executive Head Teacher (DSL)
	head@lewannick.net
Mrs Sally Cook	Class Teacher/Assistant Head (Deputy DSL)
	scook@lewannick.net
Mr Jacob Masters	Class Teacher (Deputy DSL)
	jmasters@lewannick.net
Mrs Donna Wadham	Safeguarding Governor
	dwadham@lewannick.net

 

Child Protection Policies

Please navigate to our Policies page to view the up-to-date documents.

 

Information Leaflets

Safeguarding Children Leaflet 2019

 

Safeguarding Links

'Working Together to Safeguard Children', March 2015	'What To Do If You Are Worried A Child Is Being Abused', 2015	'Keeping Children Safe in Education', 2016
The South West Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures	Child Protection and Online Protection Agency, CEOPS	CEOPS Thinkuknow website
NSPCC Underwear Rule -guidance for parents and carers	NSPCC Share Aware - guidance re online safety