Safeguarding

All the staff in our school are committed to safeguarding all our children. Please see the sections below for various information and policies.

Online Safety

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE AT SCHOOL

As a school, we have established clear roles, responsibilities, and strategies to ensure the effectiveness of our filtering and monitoring systems when it comes to the use of technology. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead, School Business Manager, and IT provider (Simply ICT) review these systems annually. Although we use Smoothwall to monitor all our devices, we understand that no system is 100% effective. To ensure that our pupils’ safety is maintained, we conduct regular training for our staff on supervising children using devices and integrate online safety into our PSHE curriculum and safeguarding policies.

ONLINE SAFETY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

GENERAL ADVICE

Visit the NSPCC website for comprehensive online safety advice: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Call the NSPCC helpline for free support: 0808 800 5002

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Report online abuse: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
Information on social media, apps, and games: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
Advice from the National Crime Agency: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

FURTHER SUPPORT

Parents and Carers: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
https://www.internetmatters.org/
https://parentinfo.org/
https://www.lgfl.net/online-safety/default.aspx
Working from home/Supporting home learning: https://swgfl.org.uk/magazine/what-you-need-to-know-professionals-and-parents/
Video conferencing for children: https://swgfl.org.uk/resources/safe-remote-learning/video-conferencing-for-kids-safeguarding-and-privacy-overview/
UK Safer Internet Centre Helpline: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
Child exploitation & Online Protection resources: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

Operation Encompass

WHAT IS OPERATION ENCOMPASS?

As part of Ludworth Primary School’s commitment to keeping children safe, we have signed up to implement the principles and aims of the Operation Encompass Model. Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has been exposed to, or involved in, any domestic incident.

OUR COMMITMENT TO OPERATION ENCOMPASS:

  • Endorse the Encompass Model and support the Key Adults in our school to fulfil the requirements of the Encompass Protocol
  • Promote and implement Encompass processes and use these in accordance with internal safeguarding children processes
  • Recognise the sensitive nature of the information provided and ensure that this is retained in accordance with the principles of data protection

WHAT DOES OPERATION ENCOMPASS DO?

Operation Encompass will ensure that a member of the school staff, known as a Key Adult, is trained to allow them to liaise with the police and to use the information that has been shared, in confidence, while ensuring that the school is able to make provision for possible difficulties experienced by children, or their families, who have been involved in, or exposed to, a domestic abuse incident.

At Ludworth our school the Key Adult is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Victoria Walker.

Prevent Duty

WHAT IS THE PREVENT DUTY?

‘The Prevent duty requires all education providers ‘to help prevent the risk of people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism’. This includes safeguarding learners from extremist ideologies and radicalisation. Most importantly, providers should consider the needs of children, young people and adult learners at each stage of the safeguarding process. Providers should consider radicalisation concerns in line with their existing safeguarding processes, skills and experience.’ – Department for Education (2024): The Prevent duty.

The Prevent strategy is a government strategy designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. It:

  • Responds to the ideological challenge we face from terrorism and aspects of extremism, and the threat we face from those who promote these views
  • Provides practical help to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and ensure they are given appropriate advice and support
  • Works with a wide range of sectors (including education, criminal justice, faith, charities,online and health)

Please visit the link below to view the official government document:
Government Prevent Duty Guidance

THE PREVENT DUTY AT LUDWORTH

As part of Ludworth Primary School’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection we fully support the government’s Prevent Strategy. We recognise that in an ever changing and fast-moving world, it is essential that we promote children’s well-being, confidence and resilience and that we provide them with up to date and age-appropriate information and signpost them to places where they can find support where necessary.

We see protecting our children from the risk of radicalisation as part of our wider safeguarding duties, and that it is similar in nature to protecting students from other harms (e.g. drugs, gangs, cyber-bullying, neglect and sexual exploitation).  We acknowledge the Prevent duty and we have due regard to the need to prevent children and their families from being drawn into any illegal activity, including terrorism.

At Ludworth Primary School all staff are expected to uphold the fundamental principles of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. These values are promoted through our school values and ethos, the curriculum, assembly themes and PSHE work.

Reporting a Concern

REPORTING A CONCERN

Should you have any concerns about the wellbeing of children or any matter regarding safeguarding you can contact one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL):

  • Mrs V Walker
  • Mr J Senogles – Deputy Headteacher (Deputy DSL)
  • Mrs H Gregg – Assistant Headteacher (Deputy DSL)
  • Mrs N Hankey – SENDCo (Deputy DSL)
  • Miss C Spink – Learning Mentor (Deputy DSL)

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead Team can be contacted in person at school or via phoning the school office on 0161 427 1446.

THE MASSH

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding & Support Hub (MASSH) is the single point of contact for the public and professionals to report concerns, request advice and share information about a child and or family. The MASSH is a partnership between Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council children’s social care, education and youth services, Stockport NHS, Greater Manchester Police and the Probation Service working together to safeguard children and young people.

If you have any concerns about a child or young person in Stockport being at risk of harm, abuse or neglect, it is important that you contact the MASSH on 0161 217 6028 and give as much information as you can.  You can also report any concerns anonymously through the NSPCC website.

Safeguarding Policy

All the staff in our school are committed to safeguarding all our children.

WE WILL STRIVE TO:

  • Provide a safe environment for our children
  • Notice and take appropriate action to help any of our children who are either at risk of, or are suffering from, significant harm

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE AT LUDWORTH

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children.

At Ludworth Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our children is our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment where children feel respected and valued. This commitment is underpinned by our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard all children.

WHAT DOES SAFEGUARDING MEAN?

Safeguarding, as defined by the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’ guidance, involves:

  • Protecting children from harm (maltreatment, abuse, neglect)
  • Supporting their mental and physical health and development
  • Ensuring they grow up in safe and nurturing environments
  • Empowering them to reach their full potential

OUR SAFEGUARDING APPROACH AT LUDWORTH

Following the principles outlined in “Keeping Children Safe in Education,” we have robust procedures in place to identify and address any concerns about a child’s safety. This includes being alert to signs of abuse and neglect, and ensuring every child receives the support and protection they need.

EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Everyone at Ludworth Primary School, including staff, volunteers, governors, and any adult visiting our school site, plays a crucial role. These procedures are consistent with those of Stockport’s Safeguarding Children Board, ensuring a coordinated approach across the community. We believe in open communication and collaboration with parents, carers, and external agencies. By working together, we can create a safe and supportive environment where everyone within our school community feels valued and protected.

ENTRY AND EXIT TO SCHOOL

Doors and entrances are locked at 8:50am. Visitors or late arrivals are asked to use the main entrance of the building and report to the school office.

Our school gates are locked and cannot be opened between 8.30am and 9:15am, and from 2.45pm to 3.45pm. This is to safeguard children and visitors entering and exiting our school site at busy times.

All visitors to school will be asked to sign in and out at the office and wear the relevant coloured lanyard which denotes their DBS status. Visitors wearing a red lanyard must be accompanied at all times by a member of staff.

OUR SAFEGUARDING TEAM

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

We have a dedicated team at Ludworth with specific safeguarding responsibilities:

  • Mrs V Walker
  • Mr J Senogles – Deputy Headteacher (Deputy DSL)
  • Mrs H Gregg – Assistant Headteacher (Deputy DSL)
  • Mrs N Hankey – SENDCo (Deputy DSL)
  • Miss C Spink – Learning Mentor (Deputy DSL)