Safeguarding

Nothing is more important than the safety and wellbeing of our pupils. We have robust safeguarding procedures in place to ensure a secure and nurturing environment for every child under our care.

Our dedicated safeguarding team, led by Designated Safeguarding Lead Ms Sanis (Inclusion Leader), works tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of child protection.

Earlham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical, mental and emotional welfare of every pupil, both inside and outside of the school premises. We implement a whole-school preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken. We work closely with all multi-agencies to ensure that children are protected from risk of emotional and physical harm or at risk from neglect. We follow stringent procedures for the recruitment of staff and for visitors entering our school.

The school has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, including peer-on-peer abuse, as stated in the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

We take student welfare and safety very seriously and take action to reduce all kinds of harm including: abuse, bullying, discrimination and avoidable injuries. We also promote a culture where children and adults feel confident to share their concerns about their own or others’ safety and wellbeing.

All staff receive regular safeguarding training, and we continue to ensure that our staff, governors, parents/carers and students work together to keep children safe. We take account of the information contained in the DfE documents 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' and 'Keep Children Safe in Education: Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges' (September 2024) as the safety and protection of children is of paramount importance to everyone in this school and we work hard to create a culture of awareness.

If a pupil discloses information that raises concerns, our staff are trained to respond promptly and sensitively. We use a secure online system (CPOMS) to record and escalate any safeguarding issues, ensuring that the appropriate authorities are notified without delay.

We believe in empowering our students to speak up and seek help when needed. Our staff are trained to listen without judgement, reassure the child, and take immediate action to address their concerns.

Confidentiality is of utmost importance, and information is shared strictly on a need-to-know basis, ensuring the privacy and dignity of our students and their families.

What to do if you are concerned about a child?

Adults have a responsibility to share any concerns they have, even when they may have some doubts as to whether a child is being harmed. If you are concerned about a child, speak to someone. This might be a health visitor, teacher, family doctor, social worker or police officer. You can also contact the school (0208 888 2780 / office@earlham.haringey.sch,uk) and request to speak to Ms Sanis, the Safeguarding Lead.

If you are worried about something online or something involving you online, you can let the school know.

If you have a concern out of school hours and it is urgent you can contact the Local Authority directly to make a referral.

https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-and-families/childrens-social-care/child-protection

If you suspect Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) of a child please inform the police. If you have concerns around risk, please inform the school Safeguarding Team on 01992 307900

Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Our Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) are as follows:

Gina Wilson: Acting Deputy Headteacher

Ece Kaya: EYFS Leader

Mihriban Tanyildiz: School Welfare Officer

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads at Earlham Primary School, are expected to support the DSL and lead in the absence of the DSL in the following areas:

Areas of responsibility:

Policy and procedure:

Act as a champion of the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures by supporting all staff to have access to and understand them
Contribute to the school safeguarding policy and review process
Ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibility to challenge behaviour which breaches the Guidance for Safer Working Practice (Code of Conduct)

Reporting concerns:

Recognise how to identify signs of abuse and when to make a referral
Respond appropriately and promptly to disclosures or concerns relating to the well-being of a child
Refer allegations or cases of suspected abuse to the relevant investigating agencies, ensuring they have access to the most relevant up to date information
Liaise with the Head Teacher and DSL to inform them of any issues and ongoing investigations
Refer cases to the Channel programme where there is a radicalisation concern as required
Support staff who make referrals to the Channel programme
Refer cases to the police as and when necessary

It is not the role of the Deputy DSL to investigate allegations of abuse or neglect by members of staff working or volunteering with children in school. This falls to the Headteacher or to the Chair of Governors where the allegation is against the Head teacher.

Multi Agency working:

When the head teacher or DSL is unavailable attend and contribute effectively to Child In Need meetings, Child Protection conferences, Early Help, and planning and review meetings; including those taking place out of normal working hours

Liaise with the LA and follow up any referrals made

Training:

Attend relevant training on an annual basis. In addition, attend staff meetings/briefings forums/roadshows to reinforce and enhance safeguarding knowledge and practice

Be proactive in identifying training needs and inform DSL or Headteacher
Keep up to date with safeguarding guidance and policies
Contribute to safeguarding training for staff as appropriate

Record Keeping:

Understand the policy and procedures in relation to record keeping
Ensure that relevant, detailed and accurate written records of referrals/concerns are kept and that these are shared with the head teacher and DSL and are stored securely
Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality whilst at the same time liaising with relevant professionals

Safer Recruitment Statement

Earlham Primary School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including two references, an enhanced DBS check and an online search in line with KCSIE 2024. 

Our school is committed to equality of opportunity throughout employment (including pay, training & development, recruitment, and retention) and commits to having in place policies and procedures that promote equality and diversity and anti-discriminatory practices. 

The school adheres to an agreed GDPR Policy and Privacy Notice for job applicants in regard to the retention of any personal data. Please refer to our school website policy pages for details.

For further information, click on the link below

Safeguarding and social care for children - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Advice and Support

The links on this page are from a section of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and are reproduced here for ease of access.

Expert Organisations

Victim Support

Support for parents/carers