Safeguarding and Child Protection
At our Association child protection is given the highest priority by all staff and governors. We recognise that it is everyone’s responsibility to keep children safe. We therefore ensure that the following is in place:
· Training- all staff receive appropriate Safeguarding training which is regularly updated
· Ensuring a safe learning environment
· Knowing the signs of abuse and what to look for
· Making referrals to Customer First
· Identifying children in need of extra help or at risk of significant harm
· Being aware of the schools’ safeguarding procedures
Safeguarding Personel - who to talk to if you have a concern
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Miss Linda Ashford
If they are not available then the DSL Alternatives are : Mr Steven Jeal, Mr John Chipperfield and Mrs Becky Thomas
The Online Safety Leads is: Mr Steven Jeal
The Prevent Lead is: Mr Steven Jeal
The Teacher responsible for Looked after children is: Mrs Hannah Blowers
The Named Safeguarding Govenors are: Rev. Mark Bee
The Chair of Governors is Mrs Cathryn Benefer
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for this locality can be contacted on: 01502 674612
The school has a Senior Designated Professional, Miss Ashford, to whom all Child Protection issues are referred. We take our responsibility for the care and safety of the children in Bramfield very seriously and will report any concerns to the appropriate authority. There are strict protocols to be observed and staff and Governors regularly update their training. Every adult who comes in to school on a regular basis is asked to read and sign our Safeguarding policies and will be required to have had a DBS check.
The Headteacher or other senior members of staff are ALWAYS available to talk to concerned parents.
Are you concerned about a child?
Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board
(Click above to visit the Suffolk Safeguarding website)
Telephone Numbers
Children's Services: 0808 800 40050808 800 4005Â FREE
Suffolk Police: 01473 61350001473 613500
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL: 999