Mrs Scarth
Headteacher and Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead
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Safeguarding
Oatlands Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers to share this commitment in safeguarding our children.
- We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support children, families and staff at school.
- We ensure that all staff, volunteers and governors receive appropriate training, guidance and support to undertake the effective safeguarding of children.
- We believe that an open and honest partnership with our families is of great importance. Problems at home often manifest themselves in school and vice- versa. Communication is vital so that we can support the child concerned. Please let us know if events at home might affect a child’s behaviour and emotional well-being in school.
In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
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It is everyone’s job to safeguard children. Please let the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or a senior leader in school know, if you have any concerns about any child. If you are unable to contact any of these members of staff, please call Children and Families' Service on 01609780780. |
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Mr A Morley
Deputy Headteacher and Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs McNerney
Assistant Headteacher, Inclusion Manager, Year 3 Lead and Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Coyne
Year 5 Lead and Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ms E Mansfield
Year 4 Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Ms T Morales-Maclas
Learning Mentor and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs C Fretwell
Senior Mental Health Leader and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Working with other agencies
We have close links with a number of agencies based in the Harrogate area. We have strong working relationships with social care and the members of the health service. The Headteacher is the designated person responsible for child protection. If an issue is raised of a child protection nature, the adults concerned will usually be informed depending upon the nature of the referral. However, in some cases direct contact might be made with social services.
We recognise that all families can have times of crisis and might need the support of professionals. We encourage our families to let us know if they are experiencing difficulties and we will do our best to put them in contact with the relevant agency. Referral can be made for many different reasons and support provided in order to prevent issues from escalating. If you feel you would like their help, please contact the Headteacher.
What should you do if your child has a problem?
A small problem to an adult can seem enormous to a child, and can often be quickly sorted out. Therefore, it is important that a child tells someone who can do something about it. Please make sure that your child knows that we do listen and there are several options if your child feels uncomfortable about approaching a specific person. We have ‘Need to Talk’ posters around school, reminding children of these options. Similarly, as a parent, if you feel there are any problems please don’t let them develop - do come and talk to us sooner rather than later.
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The advice I would give to new children is that you can tell somebody anything, if you have a worry. |
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Evie, Year 3
NSPCC - Spotting signs of abuse
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If you are a child: NSPCC Childline 0800 1111 or Childline online
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North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (24 hours) 01609 780780
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CEOP
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OJS E-Safety Links
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- Our School
- Welcome from the Headteacher
- Our Vision and Values
- Admissions
- School Tour
- Governance
- Who's Who
- Our Policies
- Results and Performance
- School Improvement
- Ofsted
- Safeguarding
- SEND
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- British Values, Tackling Radicalisation and SMSC
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- GDPR
- Vacancies
- Teacher Training
- About Red Kite Learning Trust
