Safeguarding

Our Safeguarding Vision

At The Bramptons Primary, the safety and wellbeing of every child is at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to creating a school where every child feels safe, valued, respected and listened to, and where children know that there are trusted adults who will listen to them and help them when they need support.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Our staff work together with children, families and our wider community to identify concerns early, respond appropriately and provide the support children need to thrive. We maintain a strong culture of vigilance, openness and professional curiosity, always putting the best interests of the child first.

Our three school rules – Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Safe – underpin our approach to safeguarding. We teach children how to keep themselves and others safe, both in school and beyond, including when using technology and the internet. We encourage children to speak up, ask for help and understand that their voice matters.

We are committed to ensuring that every child can learn, grow and flourish in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment, free from harm, discrimination and abuse.

At Bramptons, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and every child has the right to feel safe.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads

Alexandra Price (Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead) - head@thebramptons.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Michelle Tanser (Deputy Headteacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) - m.tanser@bramptonsprimary.uk

Vanessa Fenn (Deputy Headteacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) - v.fenn@bramptonsprimary.uk

What do you do if you have concerns about a child or family

Speak with one of the safeguarding leads at school.

If you are worried about a child outside of school time, you can call the local Multi Agency Support Hub,  MASH, for advice (anonymously if needs be) on 0300 126 7000 (option 1).

If there is no immediate danger or if you need advice, contact the Northamptonshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub: Telephone: 0300 126 7000 (option 1).

If you need to contact MASH urgently during the evening, at night or at the weekend, please phone MASH out of hours team on 01604 626938.

If it is an emergency and you think that a child may be in immediate danger please contact the emergency services directly by calling 999.

What to do if you have concerns about an adult

If you are concerned about the conduct about a member of staff, you should inform the Headteacher immediately. In their absence, inform the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately.

You can also report any concerns you have regarding a member of staff to the Designated Officer for the Local Authority on LADOConsultations@nctrust.co.uk or online Designated Officer (LADO)

We have a policy on Safeguarding concerns or allegations made against adults which you can find on our Policies Page.

The Designated Officer (formerly known as the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) should be informed of all cases in which it is alleged that a person who works with children has:

Behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed, a child;

Possibly committed a criminal offence against children, or related to a child; or

Behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to children, for example if their conduct falls within any of these categories of abuse:

• Physical

• Emotional

• Sexual 

• Neglect

Allegations made against workers who are paid, unpaid, volunteer, agency, casual and self-employed as well as foster carers, and adoptive parents of children on Placement Orders should all be reported to the Designated Officer. This should be done in 24 hours.

Safeguarding in Our School

All people who work with our children and on behalf of The Bramptons Primary School will comply with safeguarding procedures in relation to recruitment, risk assessments, off and on site procedures, environmental safety, e-safety and as part of their everyday practice with children. It is the responsibility of all staff to know safeguarding procedures, apply the principles in practice, attend training and report any concerns.

All staff will undergo an enhanced DBS check and it is their responsibility to notify the DSL if there has been any change in their personal circumstances that may pose a threat to children.

Every organisation has to have a 'named' person for safeguarding children and young people. The Governing Body has to ensure that an appropriate member of staff should take the lead. This person should have the status and authority within the school to carry out the duties of the post including committing resources and where appropriate supporting and directing staff.

Within our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy it is set out the process for dealing with child protection concerns. The policy is on the website but also alternatively the school can provide you with a copy, please ask at the school office.

All adults in school must have regular training to ensure that they are aware of the signs of abuse and know what to do about their concerns. They have a duty to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The Bramptons Primary School has a legal duty to talk to other agencies such as Children's Social Care and the Police if we feel that a child may be at risk of harm.

We are committed to safeguarding and meeting the needs of all pupils. If you have any concerns report to: Child Protection Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead: Alexandra Price or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Michelle Tanseer, Vanessa Fenn.