Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175), schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

 

The law requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. The staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with the parent or carer, and where possible inform them of the referral to Social Care. This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm.

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In accordance with local information sharing protocols, we will ensure that information is shared effectively and sensitively. Information will only be shared with other services where it is deemed necessary and proportionate to ensure that children and young people are safe and receive the right service.

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Schools will seek advice from Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.

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The Safeguarding Team is: 

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Mr Peter Stewart (Trust DSL)

Mrs Vicky Pukiello Collier (Essa Primary Lead DSL)

Mr Jonathan Woodburn (Inclusion Lead & DSL)

Mrs Lisa Banks (DDSL)

Mrs Chloe Rettie (DDSL)

Mrs Caitlin Morley (DDSL)

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