Children cannot learn effectively unless they feel secure. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every pupil is able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and will be protected from harm. This is the responsibility of every adult employed by or invited to deliver services at St Marin’s School. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our pupils by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect and bullying.
At St Martin’s School we take our safeguarding responsibility seriously, therefore we:
- Are aware of and follow the procedures of the Barnet Safeguarding Children Partnership
- Will always have professional curiosity
- Are alert to signs of abuse and know to whom we should report suspicions or concerns
- Have clear procedures (of which all staff are aware) for handling suspected cases of abuse of pupils, including procedures to be followed if a member of staff is accused or suspected of abuse
- Make parents aware of the school’s Safeguarding Policy and the fact that this may require cases to be referred to MASH in the interests of the child
- Ensure policy is adhered to at all times including during clubs and tea time club
- Understand what Low Level Concerns are and report to the Head accordingly
At St Martin’s School we work with families to:
- Protect children from maltreatment and impairment of health and development
- Ensure that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe, effective care
- Take action to enable all children to have the best possible outcome
- Have designated staff who are responsible for coordinating action within school and liaising with other agencies that receive appropriate training
Should you have a concern about a child or should a child disclose to you, the designated persons are:
Initially
Mrs Sam Mbah
Designated Safeguarding Lead
In her absence:
Mr Daniel Guyster
In their absence:
Mrs Farhana Harun-Majumder
In the unlikely event that there are not any members of the Safeguarding Team on the premises, the office are able to contact staff directly.
Should you wish to make the referral yourself, please call Designated Local Authority Staff:
MASH TEAM
020 8359 4066
In the event of an emergency or you believe a child is in immediate danger:
Please immediately call
999