Safeguarding Team

Safeguarding AT St FRANCIS

At St Francis’ School, we aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment 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.

The health and safety of all children is of paramount importance. Parents send their children to school each day with the expectation that school provides a safe and secure environment in which their children can flourish. We, therefore, have to ensure that this expectation becomes reality. In order to do this a wide range of measures are put into place.

Therefore, at St Francis, Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children, identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.

We are committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding of all our children and expect everyone to share this commitment.

If you are worried about a child or any safeguarding issue,
please contact our Safeguarding Team


Colleen Collett Associate Principal	Simon Groves Senior Leadership Team	Dr Daniel Doyle Executive Principal	Cath Hanley	Cath Hanley
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Designated Safeguarding Lead	Lead Safeguarding Governor	Chair of Governors
safeguarding.team@ stfrancispri.org	safeguarding.team@ stfrancispri.org	safeguarding.team@ stfrancispri.org	cog@stfrancispri.org	cog@stfrancispri.org

Mrs Debbie Galey is the SENDCo for the school and is also part of our safeguarding leadership team

KEY CONTACTS

Referrals to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
telephone 07795 092692 or
email LADO@n-somerset.gov

North Somerset Safeguarding Children Board 'Report a Concern'
01275 888808: Mon-Thurs 9:00 – 5:00, Fri 9:00 – 4:30
01454 615165: Out of hours and weekends

St. Francis’ Catholic Primary School works closely with the Diocese of Clifton,

North Somerset Council and North Somerset Safeguarding Children Board.

Useful Safeguarding Links & Resources:

Diocese of Clifton: https://cliftondiocese.com/departments/safeguarding/

North Somerset Early Help Offer

Being a parent is hard work and there are no instructions. Sometimes, you or your children may need extra support. Early Help through North Somerset helps you recognise what’s going well for you, where you may benefit from extra help, and who is the best person to work with you and your family to make this happen. Click the link for further information:

https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/children-young-people-families/local-offer-and-early-help/early-help/

PREVENT

As part of our ongoing safeguarding and child protection duties, ALL staff are trained to be aware of the risks of radicalisation and to be alert to changes in behaviour. At St. Francis’, we build pupils’ resilience to radicalisation by promoting fundamental British values and enabling our pupils to challenge extremist views. The wider public should also have access to this e-learning package:

https://www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk/edu/screen1.html

NSPCC

The NSPCC are dedicated to child protection and can offer a wealth of advice and support. From mental health and spotting signs in children, all the way through to support for parents, there is always help and advice available:

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

Kooth

The team at Kooth provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. Children can sign up to gain access to online chat facilities, discussion boards and magazines all aimed at providing safe support:

https://www.kooth.com/

Mental Health

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families offer considerable support and guidance around mental health for children and families:

https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/advice-for-parents-and-carers-talking-mental-health-with-young-people-at-primary-school/

Online Safety

Thinkuknow are at the forefront of online safety, providing advice for keeping children safe online, how to report an online incident and what to do if you have any concerns:

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

Childline

Information, advice and support online, on the phone, anytime:

https://www.childline.org.uk/

Next Link

Information regarding support for domestic abuse support services:

https://www.nextlinkhousing.co.uk/northsomerset/