Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We all play a part!
At Barrow URC Primary School, safeguarding all children is the most important role we have. In order for children to be successful learners, they must feel safe and cared about; this is an area of our school that we are fortunate to have a number of very experienced staff working hard to achieve. At Barrow URC Primary School, safeguarding is everyone’s role; all staff play a vital role in ensuring this for all children.
Designated Safeguarding Leaders
At all schools, there must be a senior leader who is responsible for safeguarding called the Designated Safeguarding Leader. There must also be at least one person who is the Back-Up Safeguarding Lead. These members of staff must complete Level 4 and Level 5 training and complete refresher training every two years.
At our school, the following staff are the leaders for safeguarding:
Mrs Nicola McArdle , Headteacher, DSL
Mrs Lucie Cox, Key stage 1 lead , Deputy DSL
Mrs Helen Porter, Key stage 2 lead , Deputy DSL
Prevent
All schools must also have a member of staff who is the Prevent Lead. This person must complete the Prevent training and have a secure understanding of this area of safeguarding. At our school, Mrs Nicola McArdle, Headteacher, is the Prevent Lead.
Safer Recruitment
When recruiting new members of staff, at least one member of the interviewing committee must be Safer Recruitment trained. At our school, Mrs McArdle (Headteacher), Mrs Swinson (Business Manager) and Mr James Johnstone (Chair of Governors) are safer recruitment trained.
Safeguarding Training
Each year, all of the staff we employ must take part in Level 1 and Level 2 Safeguarding Training which is delivered by the Headteacher. They also receive any relevant documents relating to safeguarding including the annually updated Keeping Children Safe in Education Policy. Throughout the year, staff have regular opportunities to update their safeguarding knowledge and skills about specific areas of abuse/concern.
How we record Safeguarding Concerns
As a school, we record all safeguarding concerns using an electronic system called Child Protection and Safeguarding Management System known as CPOMs. This enables our school to maintain accurate records and share them, securely, with those responsible for safeguarding in our school.
Attendance
Good attendance at school ensures children make the best academic and social progress. To ensure good attendance for all children, we have specific procedures in place to ensure this is the case; this is part of our wider safeguarding work.
Concerned about a child?
A referral can be made by anyone, including members of the public if they have concerns regarding the safety of a child. Within the school, a referral will be made by one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads. If you have any concerns regarding the wellbeing of a child, please call Lancashire Children's Social Care - you can do this anonymously if you wish. Please see details below.
Call 0300 123 6720 or out of hours 0300 123 6722.
If you think a child is in immediate danger – don't delay call the police - 999
Websites
Lancashire Children's Safeguarding Board https://www.lancashiresafeguarding.org.uk/
NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Childline https://www.childline.org.uk/
CEOP - Online Safety Reporting https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/