Downholland Haskayne CE Primary School
Designated safeguarding leads are:
Mr David Swindells (Headteacher)
Mrs Jo Gibson (Deputy DSL/Class teacher)
Safeguarding procedures at Downolland Haskayne Church of England Primary School are underpinned by three key principles:
- Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility: all staff, governors and volunteers play their full part in keeping our children safe and protecting them from abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns.
- We operates a child-centred approach: a clear understanding of the needs, wishes, views and voices of children.
- All staff, governors and volunteers have a clear understanding regarding abuse and neglect in all forms; including how to identify, respond and report. This also includes knowledge in the process for allegations against professionals.
Early Help
We seek to support families under our Early Help umbrella, referring and signposting families to support and completing applications (EARLY HELP ASSESSMENT FORM) in this respect within the local authority. We action support at the earliest opportunity through a variety of avenues to be able to fully support our children and families.
If you have any questions about safeguarding at Downholland Haskayne Church of England Primary School, please feel free to call the school office during school hours on 0151 5260614 and we will do our best to answer your questions or direct you to the correct person.
Safeguarding is reported termly to Governors via a formal report. Safeguarding procedures are under contact review. Please find the latest Child Protection and Safeguarding policy here
Operation Encompass
At Downholland Haskayne Church of England Primary School we are working in partnership with the local Police and Children’s Services to identify and provide appropriate support to pupils who have experienced domestic violence in their household; this scheme is called Operation Encompass. The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support children and young people who have been involved in or witness to a domestic abuse incident.
For more information please visit the operation encompass website.
Reporting concerns
Should you have concerns about the safety of a child, please contact school and speak with Mr Swindells or Mrs Gibson.
If this is outside of school hours please contact Lancashire Children's Social Care on:
Call 0300 123 6720 or out of hours 0300 123 6722
If the risk is immediate please contact 999
For more information please visit the Lancashire CSC website.