Our Safeguarding
Welcome to Blenheim Primary School
"We as a school take our responsibility to safeguard all our students from all types of bullying and sexual harassment, violence, and abuse seriously, working hard to assist our learners to have respect for each other. During activities such as lessons, tutor time, assemblies and PSHE/RSE we work to instil values and continue to provide information on how to have positive and healthy relationships.
The information shared on Everyone's Invited website shows there is a wider issue that we all need to work together to resolve, including parents/carers, social media outlets, the police, courts and students, as the testimonials from around the country are very concerning and not acceptable. We cannot discuss the details of any safeguarding matters publicly, but we have very stringent measures in place to investigate any reports so that appropriate action can be taken where required and our school community kept safe. We encourage all young people to report sexual offences to the school and to the police"
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website (Our School\Policies)
- Safeguarding – If you have any concerns about a child’s welfare, please report it to the following designated Safeguarding Leads:
| Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Cara O'Connor |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Ruth De-Graft Incoom |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Dave Taylor |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Becky Hagues |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Jane Siegfried |
| Child Looked After (CLA) Designated Teacher | Cara O'Connor |
| Single Point of Contact (SPOC) relating to Channel | Cara O'Connor |
| Online Safety Lead | Dave Taylor |
| Our Safeguarding Governor | Mr J Manchaldore |
In the event of the school being closed, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is Gemma Taylor, Lead for Education Safeguarding, Quality Assurance Unit
T: 0208 461 7669 or 0208 313 4325 (via the Bromley Safeguarding Children Board) E: lado@bromley.gov.uk or Gemma.Taylor@bromley.gov.uk
A whistleblowing helpline is available from the NSPCC – 0800 028 02825.
The link below from Childline may help if you have concerns
Something’s not right | Childline
Click here for Further information for Parents
Whilst on our premises the following must be observed:
- Health & Safety – Your safety and wellbeing during your visit are important to us. As a visitor you have a legal duty to care for the Health & Safety of yourself and others.
- Emergency – If the fire alarm should sound, please leave the building by the nearest safe exit and proceed to the assembly point. Do not re-enter the building until you are told it is safe to do so.
- Smoking – The school operates a no smoking policy, which we ask you to respect.
- Security – Please do not enter classrooms unless escorted by a member of staff or by prior arrangement.
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If you are concerned about a child at our school, please contact us immediately
If you think that a child or young person under the age of 18 years old, who lives in the borough, is being abused or neglected, contact the Chiliden and Families Hub using the contact details below. Outside of office hours and at weekends and public holidays contact the 'out of hours contact' service on 030 0303 8671. If you are seriously concerned about a child's immediate safety, dial 999.
It is vital that you report concerns about a child or young person, you may be the only person who has. You can keep your identity confidential, but it is really helpful if we can get hold of you if we really need to.
Not all concerns raised about a child will automatically lead to a child protection investigation. Less serious concerns may lead to a more general assessment of need and the provision of services or the offer of advice and information.
Click to use our simple portal. Bromley Children's Portal
Telephone: 020 8461 7373 / 7379 / 7026
Address: Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR1 1AS
Email: candfhub@bromley.gov.uk
Out of Hours Duty Service: 030 0303 8671
You can also call the NSPCC's helpline, either by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk or completing the report abuse online form
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you are seriously concerned about a child’s immediate safety, call 999.
Useful links:
- The link below from Childline may help if you have concerns
Something’s not right | Childline
- Click here for Further information for Parents
- CEOP – if you are concerned that a child may be at risk whilst they are online
- Internet matters
Support parents' understanding of online safety | Internet Matters
- Educate against hate
Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism
- NSPCC
- Keeping children safe in education
Keeping children safe in education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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Keeping children safe in education Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment. |