Safeguarding

St Cuthbert & The First Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and we expect staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. We ensure that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

School Safeguarding Team

If you want to know more about our procedures, please speak to one of the following key personnel, who are contactable via the main school office, by telephone 01274 543445 or by email at office@scfm.bcwcat.co.uk

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs C Varley (Acting Head of School)

Deputy DSL's: Mrs E Banks, Mrs J Bamford, Miss E Green, Mrs Wilson, Mr Devlin

Designated Teacher for Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children: Mrs C Varley

Designated Teacher for Prevent: Mrs C Varley

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo): Miss E Green (Currently Leave)

Interim Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo): Miss A Ferrara

Chair of Local Academy Council: Mr M Moriarty

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Signs and Symptoms of Potential Abuse

We expect all members of our school community to remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and report any concerns to our Designated Safeguarding Lead/Deputies. There are 4 main categories of abuse to be aware of;

Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Neglect

In addition to these 4 areas, the following Safeguarding issues are also high on our agenda;

The Prevent Duty (Radicalisation & Extremism)
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Children Missing From Education (CME)

SAFEGUARDING POLICIES

Prevent Risk Assessment September 2024

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023

What to do if you are worried a child is being abused 2015

Disqualification under the Childcare Act

Teaching Online Safety in Schools

FGM statutory Guidance