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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

Safeguarding Co-ordinator/Learning Mentor: Jude Rankin

Safeguarding Governor: Marlyn Banham

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.

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:

Safeguarding Curriculum Map

HeartSmart

We are a HeartSmart School! HeartSmart is a creative approach that we use to build character, emotional health and resilience in children. Equipping children with foundational principles and skills that will improve their mental health and relationships and academic achievement. At Holy Trinity, we want everyone to know that they are loved, cared for and valued. We recognise the value of educating the heart alongside educating the mind. We use HeartSmart to do just that!

Here are some fun phrases that are part of the HeartSmart program and we are sure you'll start hearing them in your home as well. They're called the HeartSmart High Five and here's a brief overview:

Please click the link below to find out more about HeartSmart:

What is HeartSmart?

Please click the document below to find out more about our HeartSmart Curriculum:

HeartSmart Curriculum Map

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 Five Ways to Wellbeing Information and advice from the NHS about self-care and ways to live well.

NHS Every Mind Matters A short quiz that provides you with a plan and ideas to help support yourself.

NHS Better Health Information and advice from the NHS to help you make healthier lifestyle choices

NHS Merseyside - Urgent Care information A website with suggestions for what you can do if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.

NHS - Is my child too ill for school? Information and advice from the NHS that helps you decide whether or not you should keep your child off from school if they are unwell.

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.

NSPCC - Mental Health and Parenting Help and advice for parents and families dealing with mental health problems in everyday life and during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.