As a school, we have a moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard all pupils in our care. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are valued and respected.
As a staff, we are alert to all signs of abuse and neglect in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.All child-protection records are kept separate from children’s general school file. The only members of staff who have access to the records are the DSL’s.
Child protection is a very sensitive issue and it raises many questions and a range of strong emotions. We will do everything we can do to support our pupils and you can be assured that any action we may take will be in the best interests of your child.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Our Designated Safeguarding leads are Mrs Padfield, Mrs Brown, Mrs Crossland, Miss Hillam and Miss Simpson.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact any of the above staff on 01226 754336.
Safeguarding Links
For all policies re: Safeguarding children please follow this link to the Barnsley Safeguarding Website.
For Barnsley’s local SEN services please click here
Information – Allegations against staff
https://www.proceduresonline.com/barnsley/scb/p_alleg_against_staff.html
Private Fostering Arrangements
Child Sexual Exploitation procedures
https://www.proceduresonline.com/barnsley/scb/p_ch_sexual_exploit.html
https://www.proceduresonline.com/barnsley/scb/contents.html
NSPCC
I know that this is a difficult and potentially frightening situation for all of us. The NSPCC has asked us to share some links with you. The Childline link is for children and anyway you have of reminding children that ChildLine is there if they need someone to talk to would be fantastic.
More children will be spending time online and will likely talk online to strangers more during this time and we want to keep them safe:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
This is support for parents who may be struggling with their own issues and are now having to provide constant care to their children: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/
Some children may begin to experience mental health issues do to the lockdown situation: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/in-the-home/
Parents may struggle to talk to their children about health, bereavement and family illness during this time, as well as other difficult topics: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/talking-about-difficult-topics/
For children to access if they need someone to talk to: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Children Missing in Education
EWS Child Missing in Education
Elective Home Education
Elective Home Education Guidance for Parents