What can I do if I am worried about a child?
If parents, staff or volunteers have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, the main point of contact in school is Scott Grason-Taylor, who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, or Helen-Louise Hann, who is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. The governor with responsibility for overseeing safeguarding is Gemma Kellerman. Staff record any concerns and these are stored and shared securely.
If you are unable to contact staff for any reason, then you can telephone the Children's Social Care Contact Centre. If you believe the situation is urgent but does not require the police, please call 0300 131 2 131 to make a telephone contact. When prompted, say “children’s social care”. One of the advisors will be happy to support you, or contact the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership at any time.
If you are worried that a child is at risk of immediate harm, contact the police at once.
Worried about online safety and safeguarding?
If you (or someone you know) is under 18 and worried about online sexual abuse, report it, by clicking the CEOP Safety Centre link below.
CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. You can make a report directly to the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe,
scared or worried. This might be from someone you know in real life, or someone you have only ever met online. CEOP take all reports seriously and we will do everything we can to keep you safe.
As well as making a report to the CEOP Safety Centre, the CEOP Education website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online.
