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Safeguarding at Garswood
Safeguarding and Child Protection at Garswood Primary School and Nursery
Safeguarding is the action taken to promote children's health, well-being, and human rights while protecting them from harm, abuse, and neglect. In the UK, it is guided by statutory government frameworks, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education to ensure a safe environment for all students under 18. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone and concerns must always be reported. Garswood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment.
Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone and concerns must always be reported.
Pam Potter
is the Head Teacher and Designated Teacher for Safeguarding and Child Protection.
Andrew Yearsley
is the Deputy Safeguarding Lead and works in collaboration with Pam Potter in the safeguarding of children at Garswood.
Helen Evans
is the Family Support Worker and is also fully trained in Safeguarding and Child Protection.
Emma Rumsey
in our wraparound care is also fully trained as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Cllr Sue Murphy
is the Chair of Governors and the School Governor responsible for Child Protection and Safeguarding. Her contact details are available via the the school office if you feel that you have concerns that cannot be dealt with by the designated staff at the school.
Click here for the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
All staff receive regular training in Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The most up to date version of Keeping Children Safe in Education which can be found here.
More information on how we keep children safe Online at Garswood Primary School can be found here.
Working in Partnership
The school is committed to working with other agencies to keep children safe. Read more about the local Partnerships
The school has a commitment to Operation Encompass Domestic Abuse and Missing from Home or Care processes.
Operation Encompass provides notification to educators about children who are experiencing Domestic Abuse and those who have or are missing from home or care. We are committed to working with Catch 22 and other agencies to support the safety of children who go missing from home or care.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL: Please note - you are not allowed to use your mobile phone when on the school premises. This is to avoid any misunderstandings and protect children and visitors.
Multiagency partners for safeguarding | Contact reference | Website/Email |
Garswood Primary and Nursery School | 01744 678290 | |
Contact Centre/First response (To report and make referrals to social care if you are concerned a child is at risk) | 01744 676600 / 01744 676767 | |
01925 873000 | ||
Domestic Abuse Team | 01744 743200 | |
Child and Adolescent Mental Health | CAMHS: 01952 737400 Banardo's Tel: 01744 753 238 | |
Counselling services | Butterflies - 0151 488 6648 | |
Family Hubs and Children's Centres | ||
Home Start | 01744 626701 | |
Children’s Disability Service – The Bridge Centre | 01744 673131 | |
School Nursing Service | 01744 624313 | |
Continence Service | 01744 626701 | |
Adoption Service | 01744 613041 | |
St Helens Young Carers | 01744 675615 |
There are other resources available to support families. Please speak with our Family Support Worker, Helen Evans
At any point anyone can report a concern they have about a child to:
St.Helens Contact Centre on 01744 676600 Or in the case of an emergency outside normal office hours (after 5pm)
you can contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0345 050 0148
concerned about Child Sexual Exploitation contact St.Helens Contact Centre on 01744 676600 or the police 999.
If you have concerns about radicalisation and extremism or believe your child is at risk then please contact the school and speak with Pamela Potter/Andrew Yearsley or please contact the police 999. Illegal terrorist information, pictures or videos you’ve found on the internet can be reported here www.gov.uk/report-terrorism
