Safeguarding

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding means the actions we take and the systems we have in place at Lavant C.E. Primary School to promote the welfare of our children and to protect them from harm.  There can be no issue of greater importance to our staff, governors and parents and carers, than the safety of our children.

Who do I contact if I have a Safeguarding concern about a child?

If you have any concerns regarding safeguarding please contact:

Mr Adrian King – Designated Safeguarding Lead and member of staff responsible for Children Looked After

email: head@lavant.w-sussex.sch.uk

In his absence:

Mr. Daniel Taylor - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

email:email: deputy@lavant.w-sussex.sch.uk

Mr. Chris Hawker - Lead Governor for Safeguarding

email:chawker@lavant.w-sussex.sch.uk

 

Who else can I contact?

If you think a child or young person is at IMMEDIATE risk, you should treat this as an emergency and call 999 to report your concerns to the Police.

If you think a child is being abused or neglected please contact the Integrated Front Door (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub). You can contact the IFD during office hours on the details below:

Tel: 01403 229 900

Email: wschildrenservice@westsussex.gov.uk

The out of office hours (5pm – 8am weekdays) and 24-hour emergency number on weekends and bank holidays is 0330 222 6664 or email: wschildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk  ensuring that you put in the subject box: ALERT FOR EDT

When you contact the IFD please give as much information as possible about the child you are concerned about. This will help the IFD decide the best way to respond to your concern. The information you give will be kept confidential. You can remain anonymous but it is helpful if you can give your name and details.

NSPCC whistle-blowing helpline – 0800 028 0285

West Sussex Safeguarding Children Board

Safeguarding Children – NSPCC

Please find a copy of our Safeguarding & Child Protection policy in the Policies section of our website.

Other areas linked to safeguarding:

 

FGM Guidance

Prevent Duty