Safeguarding

Keeping Children Safe In Education

The safety of your children at St Mary and St Joseph is a priority. We provide a caring and safe environment for all children to play and learn.

St Mary and St Joseph VC Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The health and safety of all children is paramount. As a school, we will take all reasonable action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our pupils. In cases where the school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, staff must follow the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy, which is in line with the DfE Keeping Children Safe In Education. We have rigorous systems to identify and action against any safeguarding concern. All staff are trained and up to date with safeguarding requirements.

Any concerns regarding safeguarding are reported to the DSL or the Deputy DSL. Safeguarding matters are confidential and are only shared on a ‘need-to-know’ basis with members of staff in order to ensure the safety and well-being of pupils. CPOMS is used in school which is an electronic system which supports effective communication of concerns and systematic recording of actions, at the same time as keeping information confidential and secure.

The statutory Department for Education (DfE) guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment can be accessed here.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found in Policies section of this website.

What to do if you have a concern about a child attending St Mary and St Joseph VC Academy 

During school hours:

• Contact school and speak to any of the safeguarding  team on 01759 303287.
• Or if you are a young person, family member, carer, or member of the public and you want to discuss a child that you are worried about, or make a self-referral you can contact the East Riding Safeguarding and Partnership Hub (SaPH) during office hours on (01482) 395500 – Choose ‘Option 1’ and a social worker will be able to talk through your worries with you and discuss what happens next.

Out of school hours (including during school holidays):

• If your concern is urgent and there is an immediate risk of harm, then contact the police on 999

• Children’s Emergency Duty Team (CEDT):

  If you have a worry about a child outside of office hours, the Children’s Emergency duty Team (CEDT) operates to respond to emergency situations from 5pm until 8:30am Monday to Thursday and 4.30pm until 8:30am on a Friday and at weekends and bank holidays. CEDT responds to emergency situations that are unable to wait until the next working day.

  These will relate to children’s safeguarding, potential placement, or family breakdowns and any other Children’s Services statutory work. Your call will be taken by a Lifeline operator.

  The social worker will then make the decision if an intervention/additional information is needed that evening, or the situation can wait until the following morning when a children’s social work team or the Safeguarding and Partnership Hub (SaPH) will follow-up with the person sharing the information the following day.

  You can contact the East Riding Children’s Emergency Duty Team on:

  Tel: (01482) 393939

Advice and Information for Parents

Click the links below for more information:

• Government advice and trusted resources to help safeguard students from radicalisation, build resilience to all types of extremism and to promote our shared values.
• Domestic Violence & Abuse Partnership (DVAP) Resources  
• National Online Safety website – making the internet a safer place for children.
• Humberside Police - Support Organisations
• Preventing and responding to child-on-child abuse. Further information available
• Helpful information and guidance on a range of key online safety topics for parents

Sami Sayers: Family Help Schools and Community 

Sami Sayers

The new School and Community team are linked within schools all across the East Riding and are there to help support positive outcomes for all children and their families. We will work collaboratively with families, schools, the community and other services to best support the children in school. 
We understand that family life can be both rewarding and demanding, and we’re here to offer support as early as possible. Whether you're facing difficulties at home, need advice on parenting, or simply want to talk through a concern, we’re here to help.
One of the many ways we will be doing this is by holding a regular Family Support Drop-In Session in school. These are informal, friendly opportunities for parents and carers to access advice, guidance, or support around any issues that may be affecting family life or your child’s wellbeing. 
I look forward to becoming a familiar face within your school community. Please pop and say hi if you see me around school or at any future events. 

Togetherness online learning

You may have seen the free online learning has been launched to help navigate the many challenges of parenting. It is opportunity to Learn about your child’s development and build your confidence in parenting. whether you are expecting a baby, raising a toddler and young children or in the midst of teenage years the Togetherness Approach is there to support you. 
Find out more about the online learning and how to sign up for free here:

https://inourplace.co.uk/east-riding/

Safeguarding Links

Click on each link below to visit the website:

ERSCP

Childline

NSPCC

Prevent