St James' C of E Primary School, Blackburn
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children refers to the process of protecting children from maltreatment, preventing the impairment of physical or mental health or development, ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes1:
- The school’s responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children is of paramount importance and everyone’s responsibility
- Safer children make more successful learners
- Representatives of the whole-school community of pupils, parents, staff and governors will be involved in policy development and review
- Policies will be reviewed at least annually
- We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is: V Moore
Contact email: office@stjames.blackburn.sch.uk tel: 01254 698335
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is: S Rehman
Contact email: office@stjames.blackburn.sch.uk tel: 01254 698335
The nominated safeguarding and child protection governor is: Mrs. E. Holmes & Mrs. C. Coombes
The Headteacher is: D Stitcher
Contact email: office@stjames.blackburn.sch.uk tel: 01254 698335
The LA Designated Officer for Blackburn with Darwen is: Jonathan Leniewski
tel: 01254 666723
Blackburn with Darwen – Children’s Advice and Duty Service (CADS): 01254 666400
Blackburn with Darwen – Emergency Duty Team: 01254 587547 (out of office hours)
Under the 1989 Children Act, schools have certain statutory responsibilities towards the protection of children and all staff have a ‘Duty of Care’ to keep children safe and promote their welfare.
Useful Links
Keeping Children Safe in Education
What to do if you're worried a child is being abused
Safeguarding ¦ Blackburn Diocese
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Support for parents and carers to keep children safe online
