Safeguarding
We take safeguarding very seriously at St Cuthbert & The First Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs S Walsh and our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Mrs J Farrell, Mrs E Green and Mrs C Varley. Our named Governor for Safeguarding Mrs S Chang.
Please contact school straight away if you have any worries about children's safeguarding.
Signs and Symptoms of Potential Abuse
We expect all members of our school community to remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and report any concerns to our Designated Safeguarding Lead/Deputies. There are 4 main categories of abuse to be aware of;
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Neglect
In addition to these 4 areas, the following Safeguarding issues are also high on our agenda;
- The Prevent Duty (Radicalisation & Extremism)
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
- Children Missing From Education (CME)
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SAFEGUARDING POLICIES
Trust Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy Sept 2023
School Roles & Responsibilities Dec 2023
School Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy Sept 23
Low Level Concern Policy Sept 2022
Staff Safeguarding Handbook 2022
Temporary Safeguarding Addendum Covid-19
Child Friendly Safeguarding Information BCWCAT
Keeping Children Safe in Education (DFE Guidance Sept 2023) Full Guidance
Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015
Information Sharing Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners July 2018
Disqualification under the Childcare Act
Teaching Online Safety in Schools
Online Safety Policy BCWCAT 2023
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