Safeguarding

Safeguarding and Online Safety

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. Everyone has a responsibility to act without delay to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. We would expect you to also report to the Head Teacher or Designated Safeguarding Lead (Ms Green) any behaviours of any adults working in the school that may concern you. By signing in on our entry sign system you are agreeing to follow the school’s safeguarding advice to visitors and where appropriate the code of conduct for staff and volunteers.

Concerned about a child?

If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police without delay. We're all responsible for reporting concerns about a child's welfare; the links below provide a guide to reporting your concerns about a child

https://liverpool.gov.uk/social-care/childrens-social-care/getting-help/careline-child-services/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-protection-system/england/reporting-your-concerns/

Alternatively, you can seek advice or share your concern with Careline on 0151 233 3700.

Liverpool Safeguarding Children's Board

Find out what we are doing in Liverpool to protect children and improve their well- being by visiting the Liverpool Safeguarding Board website - https://liverpoolscp.org.uk/scp

The site has information and guidance for:

Professionals working with children and young people.
Parents and carers.
Young people.

Home office press release: September 2021: Government launches online tool for women and girls to flag unsafe areas to police

NEW Dedicated NSPCC helpline 0800 136 663

The new helpline will provide both children and adults who are potential victims of sexual abuse in schools with the appropriate support and advice. This includes how to contact the police and report crimes if they wish. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals too.

Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried. Follow the links below to help keep your child safe and to develop their knowledge and understanding.

NSPCC Underwear Rule

NSPCC Online Safety

NSPCC Share Aware Resources for Schools and Teachers

Safeguarding and Online Safety Websites

Covid 19

Covid continues to have a big impact on our children. Please see below for further support:

Anna Freud - https://www.annafreud.org/what-we-do/schools-in-mind/expert-advice-and-guidance/back-to-school-guide-for-parents/
Young Carers - https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/action-young-carers-liverpool
Mindroom - https://toolkit.mindroom.org/
NSPCC - https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/2020/june/returning-to-school-after-coronavirus-lockdown
Nip in the Bud - https://nipinthebud.org/information-films/tips-for-returning-to-school/
Beacon - https://beaconschoolsupport.co.uk/newsletters/the-new-normal-returning-to-school-after-COVID-19
See, Hear, Respond - https://www.barnardos.org.uk/see-hear-respond
LGFL Private Tutors
Domestic and Sexual Abuse

Safeguarding Documents - Guidance for Families

Young Carers

Every child should grow up feeling loved and supported; young carers often tell us how proud they are of their caring role, and the skills they have developed - but sometimes it can be overwhelming for them. When juggling caring with attending school, homework, after school activities, friends etc. This is when young carers rely on adults i.e. parents, teachers and other professionals to work together to help get the right balance.

Miss O'Kane is our young carers champion; please get in touch if you need help or support and click HERE to find out more.

uokane@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk

Our School Safeguarding Team


Mrs Melia Deputy Safeguarding Lead 0151 525 8489 lmelia@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk	Mrs Stokes Deputy Safeguarding Lead 0151 525 8489 lstokes@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk	Mrs Hughes Deputy Safeguarding Lead 0151 525 8489 khughes@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk


Miss Green Designated Safeguarding Lead 0151 525 8489 rgreen@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk	Miss Asteriadi Deputy Safeguarding Lead kasteriadi@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk	Miss O'Kane Deputy Safeguarding Lead 0151 525 8489 uokane@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk


Mrs Smeaton Safeguarding Governor 0151 525 8489 bsmeaton@stfrancisdesalesinf.liverpool.sch.uk

Parent/Carer Survey

As a school, we are always looking for ways to develop and improve. We have created a short online survey that gives you the chance to tell us what you think about our school; from the quality of teaching to dealing with bullying. The survey can be completed at any time and as many times as you like across the school year.

We will use the information you provide to inform and make decisions about what we provide and future action planning.

Complete the survey here

Parent View

Parent View is an online questionnaire that allows parents and carers to give their views about their child’s school at any time. It is also the main mechanism for parents to give their views about their child’s school to inspectors at the time of a school inspection.

The questionnaire can be accessed directly from the Parent View site.

Safeguarding in Sports

Achieving the Safeguarding Code will recognise clubs or providers who have reached and maintained excellent safeguarding standards. It will empower parents and carers to make informed decisions when selecting a club or provider for their child. Please see the link below for further details.

https://www.sportengland.org/our-work/safeguarding/safeguarding-in-martial-arts/?mc_cid=d7a4bb26a9&mc_eid=6dcd3cbde2

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