At Old Buckenham Primary School we take safeguarding and child protection very seriously; the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, Trustees, and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have any concerns about a child’s welfare or safety, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Helen Mitchell on 01953 860380
Current safeguarding issues as set out in part 1 of Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Bullying including cyberbullying
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
- Children missing in education
- Trafficking
- Faith Abuse
- Drugs
- Private Fostering
- Domestic violence/abuse
- Children missing from home or Care
- Fabricated or induced illness
- Forced marriage
- Gang youth violence
- Sexting
- Child sexual exploitation (CSE)
- Gender based violence/violence against women and girls (VAWG)
- Mental health
- Preventing radicalisation
- Relationship abuse
- Hate
- How to Raise a ConcernI
- If you are a member of the public you can do this through Norfolk County Council’s Customer Services on 0344 800 8020.
Mrs H. Mitchell is the Delegated Senior Lead (DSL) for Safeguarding in our school. Mrs Dacosta, Mr Humphrey and Miss Hunt are Alternative Designated Safeguarding Leaders.
CEOP YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/ceop
Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership
https://www.norfolklscb.org/
A copy of our school policies for safeguarding can be found below or on display in the school foyer. There is also a list of staff training and contact telephone numbers should you wish to contact a helpline or the Local Authority.
The Norfolk Safeguarding Children BoardNorfolk Guidance to Understanding Continuum of Needs | NSCP | PWWCA short film which highlights the roles schools and adults play in keeping children safe can be viewed here:
From January 2017 the school has been linked to Operation Encompass – this is a Norfolk joint agency protocol for domestic abuse and will provide schools who have signed up with notifications.
Further Information
Click below for the joint NSPCC and NCSB leaflet linked to keeping children safe:
Norfolk Safeguarding Children Board and NSPCC Information Booklet
The Talk Pants Parents Guide (NSPCC)
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Talk Pants Parent Guide
Everyone’s Invited
The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance.
This dedicated helpline will offer support to:
- all children and young people making current and non-recent disclosures of sexual harassment or abuse on school grounds within school time, and incidents linked to school in any capacity
- any children or young people who want to talk about being involved or witnessing any incidents
- any adults who have experienced non-recent abuse
- parents and carers who have any concerns about their own or other children
- professionals who work in schools and need support in this or related issues.
Anyone who gets in touch through this dedicated helpline will also be signposted to other relevant support services available, including Childline – which provides ongoing support and counselling to children and young people.
Helpline number: 0800 136 663
More Information
Child Safety – NSPCC
Click below for the joint NSPCC and NCSB leaflet linked to keeping children safe:
Norfolk Safeguarding Children Board and NSPCC Information Booklet
The Talk Pants Parents Guide (NSPCC)
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Talk Pants Parent Guide
Everyone’s Invited
The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance.
This dedicated helpline will offer support to:
- all children and young people making current and non-recent disclosures of sexual harassment or abuse on school grounds within school time, and incidents linked to school in any capacity
- any children or young people who want to talk about being involved or witnessing any incidents
- any adults who have experienced non-recent abuse
- parents and carers who have any concerns about their own or other children
- professionals who work in schools and need support in this or related issues.
Anyone who gets in touch through this dedicated helpline will also be signposted to other relevant support services available, including Childline – which provides ongoing support and counselling to children and young people.
Helpline number: 0800 136 663
More Information
Online Safety
The following links are to resources for you to support your child with keeping safe online:
UK Safer Internet CentreThinkuknowChildnet International
Child Safety – NSPCC
Click below for the joint NSPCC and NCSB leaflet linked to keeping children safe:
Norfolk Safeguarding Children Board and NSPCC Information Booklet
The Talk Pants Parents Guide (NSPCC)
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Talk Pants Parent Guide
Everyone’s Invited
The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance.
This dedicated helpline will offer support to:
- all children and young people making current and non-recent disclosures of sexual harassment or abuse on school grounds within school time, and incidents linked to school in any capacity
- any children or young people who want to talk about being involved or witnessing any incidents
- any adults who have experienced non-recent abuse
- parents and carers who have any concerns about their own or other children
- professionals who work in schools and need support in this or related issues.
Anyone who gets in touch through this dedicated helpline will also be signposted to other relevant support services available, including Childline – which provides ongoing support and counselling to children and young people.
Helpline number: 0800 136 663
More Information
Mental Health
The following links are to resources for you to access to support your children's mental health
cmhw-24-top-tips-for-families-1.pdf
Child Safety – NSPCC
Click below for the joint NSPCC and NCSB leaflet linked to keeping children safe:
Norfolk Safeguarding Children Board and NSPCC Information Booklet
The Talk Pants Parents Guide (NSPCC)
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Talk Pants Parent Guide
Everyone’s Invited
The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance.
This dedicated helpline will offer support to:
- all children and young people making current and non-recent disclosures of sexual harassment or abuse on school grounds within school time, and incidents linked to school in any capacity
- any children or young people who want to talk about being involved or witnessing any incidents
- any adults who have experienced non-recent abuse
- parents and carers who have any concerns about their own or other children
- professionals who work in schools and need support in this or related issues.
Anyone who gets in touch through this dedicated helpline will also be signposted to other relevant support services available, including Childline – which provides ongoing support and counselling to children and young people.
Helpline number: 0800 136 663
More Information
Online Safety
The following links are to resources for you to support your child with keeping safe online
Child Safety – NSPCC
Click below for the joint NSPCC and NCSB leaflet linked to keeping children safe:
Norfolk Safeguarding Children Board and NSPCC Information Booklet
The Talk Pants Parents Guide (NSPCC)
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Talk Pants Parent Guide
Everyone’s Invited
The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced sexual harassment or abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance.
This dedicated helpline will offer support to:
- all children and young people making current and non-recent disclosures of sexual harassment or abuse on school grounds within school time, and incidents linked to school in any capacity
- any children or young people who want to talk about being involved or witnessing any incidents
- any adults who have experienced non-recent abuse
- parents and carers who have any concerns about their own or other children
- professionals who work in schools and need support in this or related issues.
Anyone who gets in touch through this dedicated helpline will also be signposted to other relevant support services available, including Childline – which provides ongoing support and counselling to children and young people.
Helpline number: 0800 136 663
More Information
Online Safety
