Safeguarding

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

Key safeguarding roles at Brompton Hall:

  • Mrs K Troake: Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Mrs S Nicholson: Deputy Safeguarding Lead
  • Miss L Frost: Wider Safeguarding Team
  • Mr S Furbank: Wider Safeguarding Team
  • Mrs P Dobson: Wider Safeguarding Team

 

Child Protection

Where there are significant immediate concerns about the safety of a child, you should contact the police on 999.

Everyone has a responsibility to refer a child when it is believed or suspected that a child:

  • Has suffered significant harm and /or;
  • Is likely to suffer significant harm and/or;
  • Has developmental and welfare needs which are likely only to be met through provision of family support services (with agreement of the child’s parent).

If you believe the situation is urgent but does not require the police, please call 0300 131 2 131 to make a telephone contact.

Should your call be outside of business hours (Monday – Friday / 9am-5pm) please still call 0300 131 2 131 to speak to the Emergency Duty Team.

Operation Encompass

Operation Encompass is a police and education early information sharing partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Information is shared by the police with a school’s trained Key Adult (DSL) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident thus enabling appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child.

Children experiencing domestic abuse are negatively impacted by this exposure; domestic abuse has been identified as an Adverse Childhood Experience and can lead to emotional, physical and psychological harm. Operation Encompass aims to mitigate this harm by enabling immediate support, making a child’s day better and giving them a better tomorrow.
Operation Encompass believes that children are victims of domestic abuse in their own right and should be acknowledged as such.

Prevent

As part of our wider safeguarding duties, we recognise that it is essential that we are able to identify children who may be vulnerable to radicalisation, and know what to do when they are identified. All relevant staff undertake online CPD provided by the Home Office on identification of children vulnerable to radicalisation and the PREVENT strategy every three years. Updates are provided through team meetings sharing relevant government updates and case studies.

Staff are aware of potential indicators that children are vulnerable to radicalisation regardless of age, gender, ethnicity etc.. As a result, they are alert to changes in children’s behaviour which could indicate that they may be in need of help or protection. Children at risk of radicalisation may display different signs or seek to hide their views. School staff use their professional judgement in identifying children who might be at risk of radicalisation and act proportionately. School staff report any concerns and, through discussion with the safeguarding team, understand when it is appropriate to make a referral to the Channel programme.

“Pupils quickly gain the knowledge and skills they need to become confident, fluent readers.”

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“There is a growing culture in which positive relationships help pupils to engage with their learning.”

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“Older pupils receive high-quality careers guidance, including college visits and apprenticeship information.”

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“Staff appreciate the growing strength of communication and support for their workload and well-being.”

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“Lunchtime clubs and enrichment activities help pupils improve social skills and build friendships.”

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“Behaviour has improved over the last academic year and staff are increasingly proactive in their support.”

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“Staff ensure the right support is in place to meet each pupil’s social and emotional needs.”

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“Pupils value the positive environment at Brompton Hall. They say that teachers know them well and help them feel safe.”

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“Significant improvements in pupil support and the curriculum are evident.”

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“The school is highly ambitious for all its pupils, regardless of their past experiences or current challenges.”

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