Safeguarding/Child Protection
We take safeguarding very seriously at St. Winefride's Catholic Primary Academy. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs L Walsh and our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Mr B Lavin, Mr S Fawcett, Mrs M Cheetham.
Our named Governor for Safeguarding Mrs C Handley.
Please contact school straight away if you have any worries about children's safeguarding.
Signs and Symptoms of Potential Abuse
We expect all members of our school community to remain vigilant to the signs and symptoms of potential abuse and report any concerns to our Designated Safeguarding Lead/Deputies.
There are 4 main categories of abuse to be aware of;
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Neglect
BCWCAT Trust Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Sept 2023
Child Protection flow chart January 2024
KS1 & KS2 Pupil acceptable use agreement
Procedure for Reporting a Missing child
Procedure for Reporting an Accident
St Winefride's DBS Policy 2017
DFE Publications
Domestic Abuse statutory guidance July 2022
FGM Schools guidance June 2019
Keeping children safe in education September 2023
Safeguarding in the Early Years - Statutory Framework January 2024
What to do if you're worried a child is being abused March 15
Working together to safeguard children December 2023