St. Brendan’s Catholic Primary School recognises our statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.
We will be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We recognise that our school is part of a wider safeguarding system and work closely with the Local Authority and other agencies to promote the welfare of children.
We maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ and will consider the wishes of, and at all times, what is in the best interests of each child. We understand that children can be abused by adults or by other children. We are committed to creating a culture of safety, that minimises the opportunity for any form of abuse (including all forms of child on child abuse) through training, education and robust response procedures.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Kim Dixon - Family Support Worker - KDixon@sb.cor.olicatschools.org
Deputy DSL's
Mrs Lorraine Barron-Edgley - LBarron-Edgley@sb.cor.olicatschools.org
Miss Jen McAuley - JMcAuley@sb.cor.olicatschools.org
Mrs Leanne Brydon – Executive Head Teacher – LBrydon@sb.cor.olicatschools.org
Safeguarding Governor
Mr Brian Sweeney - Bsweeney@gov.olicatschools.org
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (M.A.S. H)
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) deals with referrals from professionals and members of the public who have concerns about a child’s welfare following contact with the helpline that is now also based in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. It makes the process of dealing with referrals quicker and more effective by improving the way county council: Children’s social care. Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS), Youth Offending Service (YOS) and education, work alongside other partner agency colleagues including Northamptonshire police, Northamptonshire health partners, National Probation Service, and the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) to share information.
Contact M.A.S.H.
- By telephone: 0300 126 3000 (option 1)
- Report a concern – Help and protection for children (nctrust.co.uk)
Tea Break Guides
The Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership has produced a series of tea break guides to give you an insight into a range of topics you may be unfamiliar with. These are designed to be read over a cup of tea, discuss with professionals or simply expand your knowledge further.