Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
The Head Teacher is: Mrs Jane Griffin
The Chair of Governors is: Mr Mark Thompson
The Designated Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection is: Mrs Jane Griffin
Those trained to provide cover for the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead are: Mrs Maria Reichinger and Miss Kirsty Palmer
Mrs Alison McLeod is also trained in Safeguarding for Business Managers
The nominated Safeguarding / Child Protection Governor is: Mrs Kerry Barnes
The nominated governor for dealing with allegations against the Head Teacher is: Mr Mark Thompson
Safeguarding Statement
‘At St Paul and St Timothy’s Catholic Infant School, we ensure children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Our curriculum offers opportunities for children to learn about healthy relationships. Children are taught to identify trusted adults at home and in school. They are taught to tell a trusted adult if someone does something to make them feel unhappy, hurt or uncomfortable.
We act in the best interests of the child, ensuring their views and wishes are heard and acted upon.
Safeguarding children and promoting their welfare is a shared responsibility within our school and together with partner agencies
As a school we have a statutory responsibility to share any concerns, we might have about a child in need of protection, with other agencies and in particular police, health and children’s services.
Schools are not able to investigate child protection concerns but have a legal duty to refer them. In most instances the school will be able to inform the parents/carer of its need to make a referral.
However, sometimes the school is advised by children’s services or police that the parent/carer cannot be informed whilst they investigate the matter.
We understand the anxiety parents/carers may feel when they are not told about any concerns from the outset.
The school follows legislation that aims to act in the interests of the child.
The school will always seek to work in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child and family.’
Please use the link below for further information about child abuse:
https://tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk/
Any concerns about one of our pupils should be immediately reported to one of the above members of staff.
Anyone can make a referral to CASS – Children’s Advice and Support Service if a child is at risk of significant harm. The phone number is 0151 459 2606 or call the Police on 999.
What is Operation Encompass?
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools by Merseyside Police, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.
The letter below sets out the school’s commitment to the Operation Encompass scheme.
Operation Encompass Parent Letter 2024