Safeguarding - Heathlands Primary

Safeguarding

We take safeguarding very seriously. The Academy has clear policies and procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.

The Safeguarding
Team

Mr McMahon (Headteacher)

Designated Safeguarding Lead

PREVENT Lead., SPOC, Telephone: 0121 747 2705

Mrs Purshall

Mental Health Lead

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Mrs Williamson (Pastoral manager, Early help lead, Family support liaison) , Mrs Begum (SENDCO) Designated teacher responsible for the educational achievement of Looked After Children), Mrs Purshall (Deputy head, Pastoral lead and Mental health lead), Mrs Poole (Deputy head)

At Heathlands Primary Academy, the safety and wellbeing of our children and community are our highest priority.
We ensure that pupils are regularly taught how to stay safe and how to report any concerns. This is achieved through:

PSHE lessons that embed safeguarding principles throughout the curriculum.
Termly standalone sessions that reinforce key messages and remind children of the importance of speaking up.
Worry Monsters in every classroom and office, where children can write down their concerns if they prefer not to speak directly. A member of staff will always follow up.
Five Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) who are available to support and respond promptly to any issues.

There are times where you or your children may need support outside of the school day, in non-emergency situations you can email the school directly via dsl@Heathlands.uwmat.co.uk

If it is an emergency, always contact 999.

If you are concerned about a child’s safety, you should raise this by contacting Birmingham Children’s Trust by clicking HERE

In other times or for more specific support, there are other organisations who can help:

Childline
Helpline: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk

NSPCC
FGM helpline: 0808 028 3550
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Crimestoppers
Helpline: 0800 555 111
Website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

Foundation for Women’s Health Research & Development (FORWARD)
Helpline: 0208 960 4000
Website: http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/

Equality Now
Telephone: 0207 304 6902
Website: www.equalitynow.org

FGM National Clinical Group
www.fgmnationalgroup.org

info@fgmnationalgroup.org

Online Safety Support

Keeping children safe online | NSPCC