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Keeping Children Safe
Safeguarding Statement
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children and young people are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure children and young people receive effective support, protection and justice.
Safeguarding Notices
Key Contact Details:
Headteacher: Emma Murch
Phone number: 01984 640232
Email address: ocf.headteacher@beaconedu.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Emma Murch
Phone number: 01984 640232
Email address: ocf.headteacher@beaconedu.uk
Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Abigail Needs
Phone number: 01984 632581
Email address: aneeds872@beaconedu.uk
Safeguarding Governance Lead (Governor or Equivalent): Hayley Lake
Email address: hlake565@trustee.beaconedu.uk
Designated Teacher for Looked After Children: Emma Murch
Phone number: 01984 640232
Email address: emurch348@beaconedu.uk
Prevent Lead: Emma Murch
Phone number: 01984 640232
Email address: emurch348@beaconedu.uk
Child Sexual Exploitation Lead: Emma Murch
Phone number: 01984 640232
Email address: emurch348@beaconedu.uk
Key Policies in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection
Statutory Guidance
Guidence leaflets for parents:
Further Advice
If you do not feel able to contact us or want independent advice then we would recommend the following links:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/nspcc-helpline/
http://www.somerset.gov.uk/organisation/departments/childrens-social-care/
Somerset Direct/Social Care - 0300 123 2224 or childrens@somerset.gov.uk
We hope you will find the web links below useful.
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CEOP News and articles surrounding internet safety.
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Think You Know Great advice to keep children safe whilst using the internet.
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Parent Information Expert information to help children and young people stay safe online.
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UK Safer Internet Centre E-safety tips, advice and resources.
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NSPCC Online Safety Helpful advice and tools you can use to help keep your child safe whenever and wherever they go online.
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Childnet International Parents and Carers information to keep your child safe online.
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Action for Children Action for Children supports and speaks for the UK's most vulnerable and neglected children and young people.
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BBC Bitesize Fun activities to help children learn more key subjects.
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Department for Education Articles and advice for children and young people.
If you are a parent and would like some advice on how to keep your child safe online then use the following links to access some useful guides:
Parental advice on Instagram: https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/instagram-privacy-settings/
Parental advice on Snapchat: (http://www.connectsafely.org/a-parents-guide-to-snapchat/)
Parental advice on Cyberbully: (http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/cyberbullying_guide.pdf)
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/