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Safeguarding our Children

If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School, please do not hesitate to immediately contact a member of our Safeguarding Team. At St Paul of the Cross safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility. 

 
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2024.pdf
 
safeguarding policy for children.pdf
 
Managing Allegations of Child on Child Abuse Policy Sept 2024.pdf
 
Children Missing from Education Policy Sept 2024.pdf
 
Missing child policy - Feb 2024.pdf
 
Managing allegations - Jan 2024.pdf
Welfare
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Mrs Abram
Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Mrs Newton
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Online safety

The children are taught how to remain safe online as part of their Computing, and wider learning.  It is important that we work in partnership with parents to provide children with a consistent message about staying safe online.  Below is some information regarding e-safety, but further information is available in our "Online Safety" tab.

Online Safety Policy Nov 2023
Schools Web Filtering Service Summary for Stakeholders Oct 2023
Social Media, Mobile Phones & Photo Policy - Nov 2023

Protecting children from extremism and radicalisation

Our duty as a school, within the Government’s PREVENT agenda is to:

  • Risk assess, and reduce or manage any risks to the children
  • Work in partnership
  • Train staff in order to identify children at risk of radicalisation or explosure to extremism
  • Ensure IT policies are current in relation to protecting children from extremism and radicalisation
  • Give children the values and skills to be resilient to extremism and radicalisation
Preventing Extremism and Radicalisation policy Nov 2023
Prevent agenda - what do we do
Schools Whistle Blowing Policy- Nov 2023

Operation Encompass

In conjunction with Cheshire Police, St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School is involved in an initiative called Operation Encompass. The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support children and young people who have been involved in, heard or witnessed a domestic abuse incident. Following such an incident, children will often arrive at school distressed, upset, worried and unprepared. Operation Encompass aims to ensure that appropriate school staff (called Key Adults) are made aware early enough to support children and young people in a way that means they feel safe and included.

 

At St. Paul of the Cross our Key Adults are:

Mrs Clare Abram - Head Teacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mrs Louise Newton  - Deputy Head Teacher and Deputy DSL

 

This is a valuable initiative that means we can continue to support and help children and families within our school community when they need it the most.

 
Operation Encompass Nov 2023.pdf

Early Help Support Team

In Warrington, we know that children, young people and their families have different types of needs and sometimes they may require extra support. One way this extra support can be provided is through an Early Help Assessment. 

An Early Help Assessment can be completed by any professional, from any service, who is working with a child, young person or family. 

The Early Help Support Team's role is to provide information, guidance and support to professionals who are working children, young people and their families. 
 
An Early Help Assessment benefits a child, young person or family because it: 

  • helps to identify needs at an early stage; 
  • is strengths- and evidence-based; 
  • is personalised and; 
  • is multi-agency in its approach. 

An Early Help Review/Closure Plan complements the assessment by ensuring the correct level of support is provided for an individual/family at the right time. This allows for service provision to be regularly reviewed to ensure it continues to meet need and prevents needs escalating. 

 

Who to contact

E-mail

earlyhelpsupport@warrington.gov.uk

 

Stranger Danger

Below are some top tips for keeping safe around strangers:

  • 1) WHO’S WHO?

    A stranger is anyone that your child doesn't know or know very well. It's both common and dangerous for your child to think that ‘strangers’ look scary or sinister, like villains in films or cartoons. In a recent survey the majority of children aged between 5-8 thought this. Play a game with your child and ask them to draw a stranger, it will help you reinforce that a stranger can look like anyone. Tell your child that they won’t be able to tell if a stranger is nice or not, so all strangers should be treated in the same way.

  • 2) DON’T GO - SAY NO!

    If your child is approached by a stranger, encourage them to raise the alarm by saying 'NO' to draw attention. They should not be scared to do this and be told that it is the right thing to do. For children aged between 3-4, be careful not to scare them too much but start with “there are bad people so it’s very important you never…” All children should ask for help from other adults. Teach them to look out for people in uniforms such as police officers, or teachers and traffic wardens if they’re at the school gates. Teach your child this basic slogan, ‘DON’T GO, SAY NO’.

  • 3) PLAN AHEAD

    As obvious as it seems, please stress to your child that they should NEVER talk to a stranger, NEVER accept gifts or sweets, and NEVER walk off or get into a car with one. This is important if your child is between 5-8 as they are at their most vulnerable. This situation might arise if you are late collecting them from school for example, so agree a plan with your child that they know you will stick to if you are late. For example, teach them that you would only ever send a teacher from their school or a friend’s parent, that they recognise to collect them if you aren’t able to. Give your child your home, work and mobile numbers so they can reach you at all times, especially if they're aged around 9-11, as they will be spending more time on their own.

  • 4) TIME TO TEACH

    Tell your child that even if they are not sure if someone is a stranger they should always behave in the same way and not take risks. Teach them stock phrases to help give them confidence. For example: a child offered money or sweets should respond, 'No thank you. Please leave me alone’. It's important children don't think that talking to a stranger is ok if they're with a friend. Teach them they should only talk to someone they don't know if you are there by their side.

  • 5) PRACTICE MAKES...

    One way you can prepare your child is by practising scenarios. Try planning a game called, 'What if?' Discussing and thinking about what to do is often more helpful than having the 'right' answers. Ask them what to do if a stranger approaches them to help reinforce the advice ‘DON’T GO, SAY NO’.

    By practising these strategies in a fun way, your child will be as equipped as possible should difficult situations arise. It's important to have this conversation regularly, especially with young children so make time every 3 - 4 months. Remember ‘DON’T GO, SAY NO’

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