Seven Sisters Primary School, Nursery and Nurture Centre
Child Protection Statement

This statement provides an overview of our position and should be read in conjunction with our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.
 

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is:
 Emma Murray
 

Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are:

Tara Welch and Dorothy Pegg
 

Our Designated Child Protection Governor is:
Joliette Sutherland

We will ensure that we will:

• practice safe recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children & young people

• raise awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues and equip children & young people with the skills needed to keep them safe

• develop and then implement procedures for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of harm

• support children and young people who have been subject to, or are at risk of, significant harm in accordance with their child protection plan

• establish a safe environment in which children and young people can play, learn and develop

• ensure that all staff and volunteers participate in regular and appropriate training and that they understand their responsibilities in being alert to the signs of abuse and the procedures to follow where abuse is suspected

• develop effective links with relevant agencies and co-operate as required with their enquiries regarding child protection matters including attendance at case conferences.

• keep written records of concerns, even where there is no need to refer the matter immediately, ensuring all records are kept securely, separate from the main file, and in locked locations.

Child protection is everyone’s responsibility

Should you at anytime suspect that a child or young person is being subjected to abuse, please speak to a member of staff or contact one of the following: