Bosham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place which we refer to in our prospectus. Parents and carers are welcome to read the policy on request; a copy of the policy can be found on this website.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with their parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

 

Our Child Protection Officer and Designated Safeguarding lead:

Mr Mark Richmond (Headteacher) - dsl@boshamprimary.co.uk

 

Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Emma Smith   - dsl@boshamprimary.co.uk

Mrs Amber King  - dsl@boshamprimary.co.uk

 

If your concern is serious, please contact Mrs Walster (01243 572375) who will arrange for you to speak with a DSL as soon as possible. 

 

As a school, we work closely with Operation Encompass to support our families. For more information, please see: https://www.operationencompass.org

 

All of the safeguarding team and the staff at Bosham Primary school aim to deal effectively with every concern raised. We also implement strategies to safeguard all the individuals who form part of our school community by...

• Establishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop. Ensuring all necessary risks are considered and steps taken to minimise them when planning any trips or out of school activities.
• Practising safer recruitment by checking the suitability of staff, after-school clubs, visitors and volunteers who work with the children at school.
• Raising awareness of child protection issues and equipping children with the skills needed to keep them safe, including e-safety.
• Developing and then implementing procedures for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse.
• Supporting pupils who have been abused in accordance with his/her agreed child protection plan.

          Raising a concern about a child or         an adult working with children

Immediate Concern

• If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

Less immediate concern

• You can complete the online form using the following link:

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Other ways to raise a concern

• Phone: 01403 229900 (Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm)
• Professionals must use the online form unless there is an emergency safeguarding concern.

For emergencies only

• If you require the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) outside of office hours (5.00pm-9.00am weekdays) or at weekends and bank holidays, please call 033 022 26664. If the Emergency Duty Team line is unavailable and you need to report an emergency safeguarding concern, please call 07711 769657. Note that this number does not accept texts.

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

• If you have a concern about an adult working or volunteering with children who may have behaved inappropriately, please report it to the LADO team using the referral form on the West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership website. Return your completed form to LADO@westsussex.gov.uk.

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Advice

If you’re not ready to make a referral, but would like to speak to the LADO for advice, please contact the team:

• Email (secure): LADO@westsussex.gov.uk
• Phone: 033 022 26450

 

The Anti-Bullying alliance is a group of individuals and organisations that are united against bullying. They offer advice and support for parents and schools to tackle the issue of bullying effectively.

 

CEOP is the National crime Team's educational team. They deliver an educational programme called 'Think U Know' to help keep children safe on and offline.

 

Action for Children protects and support children and young people by providing practical and emotional care for children. They ensure young voices are heard and campaign to bring lasting improvement to their lives.