At Churchmead we believe that every student has, at all times and in all situations, a right to feel safe and protected. It is our core value to operate in the best interest of every young person who attends our school.
Our focus is to always take action when needed to ensure the best outcome for our students, for them to feel safe and secure. Safeguarding is at the forefront throughout our school and staff remain aware and vigilant at all times.
We have a safeguarding policy and appropriate procedures in place which are clearly communicated to all on our school site. Our staff are trained annually in relation to safeguarding and other issues that may be important linking to our surrounding areas.
We have a culture of openness within our school and students are encourage to share any concerns or worries they have to their trusted adult, whom they know will listen to them.
KEEPING YOU SAFE AT CHURCHMEAD CofE SCHOOL
Who are the Safeguarding Team and what do we do?
We make sure the welfare of all students is looked after, and all students are safe and protected from harm.
The team works with teacher, families, students and other outside school professionals to do this.
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HOW DO I CONTACT THE SAFEGUARDING TEAM?
- Ask any staff member, they will support you in finding a member of the team
- Ask an adult to contact the school on your behalf
- Find one of the team during the day
As an adult, what will happen if I raise a concern?
You will be asked to note down your concerns and/or write a statement. You can also refer your concerns at any time through CPOMS or email the above staff. First initial and last name then @churchmead.org E.g. rjenkins@churchmead.org. Any member of staff or visitor has the right to contact social services or the police if they feel the risk to a child is immediate.
Please refer to our safeguarding flow chart.
Our PASTORAL TEAM are here to HELP you at Churchmead School
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STUDENT WELLBEING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT
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What can the Pastoral Team do for me?
One of the team or more will be there to listen to you, reassure you and take action if needed. If you feel unsafe, you feel you are being bullied, concerned about things online, feeling worried or are worried about someone else. Struggling in lessons? Please come and speak to one of the team.
Designated Safeguard Lead: Miss Rachel Jenkins – Contact me
Deputy Designated Officer: Mrs Rita Matharoo – Contact me
Deputy Designated Officer and Headteacher: Mr Chris Tomes – Contact me
Worried about a child?
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child at Churchmead School, please call 01753 211 330 and ask to put be through to a member of our Safeguarding Team or you can email safeguard@churchmead.org or click this link to a online form Worried about a child?
If you are contacting us out of hours (before 8am and after 4pm) you can contact the following below for support:
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NSPCC helpline for support and advice for free - call on 0808 800 5000 or contact NSPCC online.
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Achieving for Children (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)- call 01628 683150
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Slough Children’s First- call 01753 875362
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Children can contact Childline any time to get support themselves – 0800 1111.
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In an emergency, please call 999 or in a non-emergency call 101.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY