Safeguarding
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is our Headteacher, Joanne McDonald
Our Deputy DSL is our Level 3 teaching assistant and after school club provision lead Lisa Lundy.
Our Designated Governor for safeguarding and child protection is our Chair of Governors Karen Gordon.
Important Contacts
We have a duty of care to protect children and young people from harm caused by neglect or abuse.
If you are concerned about a child's health/wellbeing, below are some important contact numbers.
School Safeguarding advice line - 01772 531196
Emergency Duty Team - 0300 123 6722
MASH - 0300 123 6720
LADO - 01772 536694
Police - 999
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Rossendale District Family Hubs and Children and Family Wellbeing Service - 01772 536 873
Click on the links below for a practical guide for parents and carers whose children are online and using social media:
Click here for Child Safety Online
Click here for NSPCC Safety Online
Click here for saferinternet.org.uk
Click here for Prevent Duty Guidance
Talking PANTS teaches children important messages, like their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they're upset or worried.
Click here for Let's Talk Pants (NSPCC)
We are an Operation Encompass School - see below for further information or speak to our designated safeguarding professionals.