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    • Safeguarding at Holy Trinity Primary School

    Holy Trinity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

     

    What is safeguarding?

    Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.

    Safeguarding means:

    • protecting children from abuse and maltreatment
    • preventing harm to children’s health or development
    • ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
    • taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.

    Child protection is part of the safeguarding process. It focuses on protecting individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This includes child protection procedures which detail how to respond to concerns about a child.

    Who should I contact?

    If you have any safeguarding concerns please don't hesitate to contact us at school. We have a designated safeguarding team consisting of:

    Designated Safeguarding Lead: Linda Thompson 

    Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Jenny Morrell
    Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Helen Daniels

    Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Julie Lincoln

    Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Ailsa Fletcher

    Safeguarding Governor: Father Tom Carpenter

    If you are ever unsure please contact the school office on 01704 538 366 or email office@holytrinityprimary.co.uk and we will be able to help you.

    Click the links below to view our Safeguarding Policies

    Our team attend regular update meetings and training in all aspects of Safeguarding, including Prevent, Domestic Abuse, Neglect and Early Help and Safer Recruitment. Every other member of staff in school including  Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Lunch Time Supervisors, Site Team, Governors and the Office Team all receive yearly Safeguarding Training as a minimum along with regular updates. 

    Sefton Social care 

    If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please follow the advice below.

    Members of the public can:

    • Call the Contact Centre on 0345 140 0845 between the following hours:
      Monday to Thursday – 9am to 5.30pm
      Fridays – 9am to 5pm
      Please note: these opening hours will be reviewed weekly as we manage staffing levels that are being impacted by Covid-19.
    • Contact the emergency duty team on 0151 934 3555 for urgent advice outside of the above hours, and at weekends. If you think a child is in immediate danger call for police assistance.

    Please provide as much information as possible in order for them to respond to your concerns.

    We appreciate that making a referral to children’s Social Care may be difficult for you. Please be reassured that your concerns will be recorded and any response carefully considered, and if you would prefer you can remain anonymous.

    Safeguarding in our curriculum

    Safeguarding is woven into our curriculum through PSHE lessons, Computing and IT, assemblies and through special events and external visitors. 

    Click here to see a copy of our safeguarding curriculum:

    Helpful Resources

    Posted below are some helpful Documents and Links to help support you and your families health, wellbeing and safety.
    If you would like a printed copy of any of these documents please contact the school office.

    • NHS Better Health Information and advice from the NHS to help you make healthier lifestyle choices
    • Children's Social Care - Sefton If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, you can find information and contact details here.
    • Samaritans Samaritans is a FREE service that offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need. They also have lots of good resources and advice on their website
    • Young Minds Young Minds provide young people with tools to look after their mental health. Their website is full of advice and information on what to do if you're struggling with how you feel. They aim to empower parents and adults who work with young people, to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives.
    • Action for Children Action for Children is a charity that aims to protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support.
    • Action for Happiness Action for Happiness is an organisation that aim to get people taking action to create a happier and kinder world, together.
    • MindEd for Families MindEd is a charity that is intended to support parents and those caring for children and young people in their family when they are concerned about a young person's mental health or well-being.

    Helpful Charities

    Listed Below are links to some helpful charities that can support your families Health, Wellbeing and Safety.

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