Safeguarding

Safeguarding Team

At Battling Brook, we feel it is a priority to have systems in place to protect children and safeguard their
welfare. It is therefore important that parents and carers are aware that there is a child protection team in school who can always be approached for advice and support.

Your school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Lisa Mathie

	Mrs Mathie (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
	Mrs Barlow (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
	Mr Dadley (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
	Mrs Lucas (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
	Mrs Hallam (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all our staff, volunteers and members of our community to share this commitment.

Please contact the main office on: 01455 634701

Our Safeguarding Trustee is Lucy Ryland, please contact her through the school office on the number above.

The school will ensure:

That the children’s welfare and safety is paramount
All concerns raised are dealt with sensitively, effectively and promptly following our policies and procedures
That all staff receive appropriate safeguarding training in line with national timescales and regularly receive updates including changes to the Safeguarding policy (including Child protection) and the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education document
That all staff are clear on how to follow safeguarding procedures
That safer recruitment practices, which ensure appropriate checks are in place and are adhered to
That safeguarding is embedded in our curriculum within PSHE and the wider curriculum e.g. online safety, bullying, road safety etc.

Social Care

Contact number for social care: If you have a concern about a child, you can call the First Response Children’s Duty Team for Leicestershire County Council can be reached at 0116 305 0005. This number is available 24 hours a day for urgent concerns. Phone 999 if a crime is being committed or if a child is in immediate danger.