HUNTER'S BAR INFANT SCHOOL

CHILD PROTECTION

HUNTER’S BAR INFANT SCHOOL SAFEGUARDING CHARTER

Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Michael Barnes

Designated Safeguarding Deputy
Annie Rose Allen
Hester Enthoven
Jeanette Sparkes
Keeyley Glossop
Lucy Edwards
Claire King

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – we rely on all those working with children to take any suspicions, allegations or concerns about a child seriously. It is our collective responsibility to protect all children from physical, sexual and emotional harm and neglect.

HOW CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?

Take immediate steps if abuse is alleged or suspected. This means telling the Head Teacher (or the Deputy Head in their absence) immediately. Record your concerns on CPOMS, making sure you alert the Safeguarding Team.

Remember to put the welfare of the child or young person first.
Never investigate concerns yourself.

What should you do if you suspect a child or young person is being abused?

Tell the Head Teacher or the Deputy Head Teacher immediately.
Record your concerns on CPOMS, making sure you alert the Safeguarding Team.

If a child or young person tells you they are being abused:

Allow them to speak without interruption and accept what they say.
Never agree to keep information confidential.
Tell them you will help and explain that you must pass the information on to the Head Teacher.
Record your concerns and give a copy to the Head Teacher.

If you receive an allegation involving a member of staff, a carer or a volunteer, including yourself:

Tell the Head Teacher or the Deputy Head Teacher immediately.
Record what you have been told and give a copy to the Head Teacher.