Safeguarding

Keeping Ourselves Safe (Safeguarding)

At Glebe Farm School, Safeguarding and Child Protection is paramount and we are fully committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children and expect all staff and volunteers share this commitment.

We believe that all pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying the processes to avert and alleviate any such problems.

Our key aims are to ensure;

  • All of our pupils are safe and protected from harm,
  • Other elements of provision and policies are in place to enable pupils to feel safe and adopt safe practices;
  • Staff, pupils, governors, visitors, volunteers and parents are aware of the expected behaviours and the school’s legal responsibilities in relation to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our pupils.

We believe that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and as such, our school aims to create the safest environment within which every pupil has the opportunity to strive and reach their full potential.   We recognise the importance of us ensuring our pupils know how to seek support, feel that they will be listened to and appropriate action is taken. We want everyone to feel safe and secure.

We aim to ensure;

  • All our pupils are safe and protected from harm.
  • Other elements of provision and policies are in place to enable pupils to feel safe and adopt safe practices;
  • Staff, pupils, governors, visitors, volunteers and parents are aware of the expected behaviours’ and the school’s legal responsibilities in relation to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our pupils.
  • We work very closely with Children and Families Practices at the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, who strive to offer families with the support they require. They will work with us in an integrated way to improve outcomes for our children and their families.

Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.

If you have concerns about a child, or need to request advice or support, you can call the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on the following numbers:

MASH: 01908 253169 or 01908 253170 MASH out of hours number: 01908 265545.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger call the police on 999.

NEVER be the only person with an essential piece of safeguarding information.

IFtL MAT Safeguarding Page