Safeguarding/Child Protection
We take safeguarding very seriously at St. Winefride's Catholic Primary Academy. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs R Coventry and our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Mr B Lavin, Mr S Fawcett, Mrs J Grogan.
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
Policies
BCWCAT Acceptable Use Policy 2023-24
BCWCAT Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy September 2024Child Protection Procedures Flow Chart December 2024
Procedure for Reporting an Accident
Protocol for Reporting a Missing Child
Acceptable Use Policy - KS1 & KS2
DFE Publications
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Domestic Abuse statutory guidance July 2022
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download_for_offlineDomestic Abuse statutory guidance July 2022
- FGM Schools - National FGM Centre Guidance download_for_offline
download_for_offlineFGM Schools - National FGM Centre Guidance
- Information Sharing May 2024 download_for_offline
download_for_offlineInformation Sharing May 2024
- Keeping Children Safe in Education Sep 2024 download_for_offline
download_for_offlineKeeping Children Safe in Education Sep 2024
- Prevent Duty Guidance December 2023 download_for_offline
download_for_offlinePrevent Duty Guidance December 2023
- Prevent Guidance 2024 download_for_offline
download_for_offlinePrevent Guidance 2024
- Safeguard in the Early Years - Staturory Framework Jan 2024 download_for_offline
download_for_offlineSafeguard in the Early Years - Staturory Framework Jan 2024
- What to do if you are worried a child is being abused Mar 2015 download_for_offline
download_for_offlineWhat to do if you are worried a child is being abused Mar 2015
- Working together to safeguard children Dec 2023 download_for_offline
download_for_offlineWorking together to safeguard children Dec 2023
- FGM Schools - National FGM Centre Guidance download_for_offline