At English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School, we regard the safeguarding of children as our main priority. We believe that we all have the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn. We all have the responsibility to make this happen.
We will ensure that:
- the welfare of the child remains paramount;
- all children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/ or sexual identity have the right to be protected from harm;
- all suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately;
- all staff and volunteers working at our school have a responsibility to report concerns to the designated leads for Safeguarding:
Designated Leader for Safeguarding
Mrs P Cornell
Headteacher
Designated Leader for Safeguarding
Mrs P Cornell
Headteacher
Nominated Deputy for Safeguarding
Mrs A Pescod
Deputy Headteacher
Nominated Deputy for Safeguarding
Miss K Clarke
Teacher
Safeguarding Governor
Mrs D Minnican
School Governor
Safeguarding Poster (download)
Review of Policy and Practice
In order to ensure that best practice is maintained, our policies are reviewed at least regularly to incorporate the latest statutory guidance emerge. If you would like more information on safeguarding, please contact the school for all our policies or view our School Policies section on our website.
Operation Encompass
What is Operation Encompass?
The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support children and young people who have been involved in a domestic abuse incident. Following an incident at home, children will often arrive at school distressed, upset and unprepared for the day.
Sunderland City Council, Northumbria Police and nominated Key Adults in school will be working together to make sure that school staff are made aware of an incident early enough to support pupils in school.
Safeguarding – Operation Encompass (Letter to parents issued 08/11/24)
