Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Forest Glade

Staff and Governors at Forest Glade work hard to safeguard the children in our care.  We encourage the children to be safe and happy and promote this through our curriculum.

We are aware that many children are the victims of different kinds of abuse and neglect and that they can be subjected to social factors that have a negative impact upon their lives – including domestic violence, substance misuse, bullying, mental health and radicalisation. We also acknowledge that safeguarding incidents could happen anywhere and staff should be alert to possible concerns arising.

 

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs G Gregory

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs C Downie

 

As a school we work with other agencies to support families and the young people in our care.  Where we cannot help directly, we are always happy to seek advice from other professionals.

 

 

 

These are some useful contacts:

 

Childline

Contacting Childline:

You can talk to us about anything. No problem is too big or too small.

Call us free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online. However you choose to contact us, you're in control. It’s confidential and you don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to.

https://childline.org.uk/

 

NSPCC

Offers some helpful information for parents and carers on a range of issues, such as internet safety, protecting children at home and positive parenting tips.
tel: 0808 800 5000
website: www.nspcc.org.uk

 

Missing Person Helpline

tel: 0500 700 700 (24 hours)

 

National Drugs Helpline

tel: 0800 77 66 00 (24 hour free advice)

 

NHS Direct

tel: 0845 4647
website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

 

Parents against Child Sexual Exploitation (PACE)

Free E learning course for parents and carers on Child Sexual Exploitation aimed at raising awareness, identifying signs and providing advice on what to do if you have concerns. Go to the website at www.safeguardingchildrenea.co.uk and follow the simple registration process.

 

Women's Aid Federation

The key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. Support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.
tel: 08457 023 468
website: www.womensaid.org.uk

 

Nottinghamshire MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)

0300 500 80 90

If you have a new safeguarding concern about a child you can call the MASH to log this. 

You can also ring them for advice if you are unsure what to do.

 

 

Please note that an addendum has been added to our safeguarding policy for the lockdown/school closure from January 2021.