Safeguarding

At Knockhall we take safeguarding children seriously; providing a safe and secure culture where all voices are heard and listened to. 

Aims:

  • Appropriate action is taken in a timely manner to safeguard and promote children’s welfare
  • All staff are aware of their statutory responsibilities with respect to safeguarding
  • Staff are properly trained in recognising and reporting safeguarding issues

 

All children have the right to be protected from harm; it is every adult’s responsibility to ensure that children are safe and feel safe in every school across the Trust. It is our vision that no child should suffer harm, either at home or within our Trust. Child protection and safeguarding a child’s welfare is paramount and we will ensure that sufficient resources are made available for our pastoral teams to ensure the best possible outcome for the children.

We are determined that all children will thrive with ongoing advocacy, planning, support and commitment no matter what a child’s background is.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs S Wady – Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Miss K Yiannadji - Headteacher

Mrs C Riley – Deputy Headteacher - Curriculum

Nominated Safeguarding Lead for Trustees

Sue Butterfill

The following guides are from the National Online Safety website and provide parents and carers with information about various social media sites.

Please note most of these sites are age restricted as shown below.

7 Conversation Topics on Internet Safety

Facebook Messenger Parent Guide 13+

Facebook Parent Guide 13+

Fortnite Parent Guide

Live Streaming Parents Guide

PUBG Player Unknowns Battlefield Parents Guide 16+

Snapchat Parents Guide 13+

Twitter Parent Guide 13+

WhatsApp Parents Guide 16+

Tik-Tok-Parent-Guide.pdf

Working together to safeguard children - Guidance

Useful links that help

Childline

When you call 0800 1111, you’ll get through to a counsellor, they’re there to listen and support you with anything you’d like to talk about.

Childline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So you can talk to them at any time.

https://www.childline.org.uk

NSPCC

With the help of our friendly dinosaur Pantosaurus, PANTS is a simple way to talk to your child about staying safe from sexual abuse. 

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/

Domestic Abuse

Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background.

There are different kinds of abuse that can happen in different contexts. The most prevalent type of domestic abuse occurs in relationships. But the definition of domestic abuse also covers abuse between family members, such as adolescent to parent violence and abuse.

If you recognise yourself or someone you know in the following warning signs and descriptions of abuse, reach out. There is help available.

Useful Contacts:

For advice and information on services available in Kent and Medway for victims, friends and family, and perpetrators of domestic abuse, visit the Domestic Abuse Support Services website at https://www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk/ 

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAW) www.endviolenceagainstwomen.org.uk

Young Minds & CAMHs

YoungMinds are a charitable organisation who work with the Children and Adolescents Mental Health Service (CAMHS) to provide support, advice and counselling to young people experiencing depression, anxiety, bullying and eating difficulties. They offer a parent helpline for parents and carers worried about their children's mental wellbeing.

You can find a guide to support offered at https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/your-guide-to-support/

Their parental helpline can be reached through 0808 802 5544.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support

Mind

Mind are a nationwide mental health charity who are able to offer information and support for a variety of mental health issues. Working closely with the NHS they have a wide range of resources and information on their website, including an A-Z of Mental Health, advice for helping someone else, guides to support and services and Elefriends - their online community. Everyone is affected by a mental health difficulty at some point in their lifetime and Mind are on hand to help.

Visit their website on https://www.mind.org.uk/

Or call them today on 0300 123 3393 for their info line.

Carers Direct

Carers Direct is for anyone who is looking after a family member who is ill or disabled or needs special help. It is part of the NHS website and offers information and advice.

There is a phone number you can call to talk to someone on 0808 802 0202

https://www.carersdirect.org/

Family Lives

Family Lives offer a listening and supportive, non-judgemental service for parents. They have a lot of information on their website, including parenting advice videos and forums to chat to other families. They offer online parenting courses too for those wanting to be prepared for parenthood.

You can visit their website on www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline  

Alternatively you can call their helpline on 0808 800 2222 for information, advice, guidance and support between 9am-9pm Monday to Friday or 10am-3pm at the weekend.

FGM

FGM Helpline

www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline  

FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) covers all procedures that intentionally alter/injure the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. All teachers have a mandatory responsibility to report any known case of FGM to the police.

If you believe a child is at risk or has been a victim of FGM then call 01452 426565 or use the NSPCC FGM helpline:

NSPCC FGM Helpline 24 hours Tel: 0800 028 3550

Prevent Strategy

Prevent is designed to support people at risk of joining extremist groups and carrying out terrorist activities.

In practice it aims for police and other organisations to build relations across the UK and requires faith leaders, teachers, doctors and others to refer any suspicions about people to a local Prevent Body. An assessment is then made about whether further action is needed.

Prevent review (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit

If you see any content online related to terrorism, you can report it anonymously to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit (CTIRU).

https://www.gov.uk/report-terrorism

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/gangs/

Their resource covers the following subjects:

What is a gang?
Why do people join gangs?
Gangs and the law
How can I leave a gang?
How can I help someone in a gang?
I’m scared of gangs, what can I do?

LGBT

Barnardo’s LGBT Hub: www.barnardos.org.uk/what_we_do/our_work/lgbtq.htm

Metro Charity: www.metrocentreonline.org

EACH: www.eachaction.org.uk

Proud Trust: www.theproudtrust.org

Schools Out: www.schools-out.org.uk

Stonewall: www.stonewall.org.uk

Anti-Bullying Alliance: www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk 

Childline: www.childline.org.uk

Family Lives: www.familylives.org.uk

Kidscape: www.kidscape.org.uk

MindEd: www.minded.org.uk

The BIG Award: www.bullyinginterventiongroup.co.uk/index.php

PSHE Association: www.pshe-association.org.uk

Restorative Justice Council: www.restorativejustice.org.uk

The Diana Award: www.diana-award.org.uk

Victim Support: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk

Anne Frank Trust: www.annefrank.org.uk

Kick it Out: www.kickitout.org

Report it: www.report-it.org.uk

Stop Hate: www.stophateuk.org

Tell Mama: www.tellmamauk.org

Educate against Hate: www.educateagainsthate.com

Show Racism the Red Card: https://www.theredcard.org/