Safeguarding
At Greenmount Primary we firmly believe that school should be a happy and enjoyable experience for your child. The welfare of the children whilst at school is the concern of their class teacher, but overall care is the responsibility of the head teacher. If you hear of any concerns or anxieties from your child about any aspect of life at school, please tell us. Problems are often easier to deal with when they are in their infancy. If your child becomes unwell or is injured at school, we will contact you.
Our first priority is your child’s welfare. There may be occasions when our concerns about your child mean that we have to consult other agencies even before we contact you. The procedures we follow in such cases have been laid down by the Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Board (IOWSCB) and are re-enforced by clear policies.
| DESIGNATED CHILD PROTECTION CO-ORDINATOR
Name: Deb Jones Contact number: 01983 562165 |
| DEPUTY DESIGNATED CHILD PROTECTION CO-ORDINATORS
Name: Sarah Smallwood-Butler, Samantha Cox, Ann Slesenger, Laura Richards and Louise Roe Contact number: 01983 562165 |
| NOMINATED GOVERNOR FOR CHILD PROTECTION
Name: Mr Alex Sabine |
| REFERRAL TO SOCIAL CARE SERVICES
If you have any URGENT and IMMEDIATE concerns regarding the safety and welfare of a child or young person telephone Hampshire Social care: 0300 300 0117 (24 hour number) |
Please see below for our Safeguarding policies and supporting statutory guidance:
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Procedures – Dec 2020
Temporary Policy Addendum – COVID-19 School Closure Arrangements for Safeguarding and Child Protection – March 2021
Covid-19 Risk Assessment – Updated May 2021
Restricting Attendance During the National Lockdown: Schools
Keeping Children Safe in Education (2020) – updated Jan 2021
More information on safeguarding can be found on the IOWSCB website – www.iowscb.org.uk
Other useful websites –