Hasland Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. We are dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive, feel secure, and learn and grow. Every child deserves to feel safe, and we work in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies to support their safety, welfare and wellbeing.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Whether you are an employee, volunteer, contractor or visitor, you play an important role in helping to keep children and yourself safe while on our school site.

Our school has robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place. We expect everyone working in, or visiting, our school to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and to maintain the highest standards of conduct and behaviour at all times.

We follow the statutory guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. Our aim is to prevent harm, protect children from abuse and neglect, identify concerns early and provide timely support to children and families. We teach children how to stay safe, recognise risks and seek help when needed, while providing a safe environment in which they can learn, develop and achieve their full potential.

Parents should be aware that the school will take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in its care. Where there is reason to believe that a child may be suffering, or is at risk of suffering, significant harm, neglect, or any other form of abuse, staff will follow Derby and Derbyshire safeguarding and child protection procedures and work with relevant agencies as appropriate.

Derbyshire Police work in partnership with Derbyshire County Council and will notify schools of incidents of domestic abuse where a child is known to live in the household. This information helps schools provide appropriate support to children and their families.  Hasland Infant & Nursery School is committed to protecting children and working collaboratively with partner agencies to address the impact of domestic abuse. If we receive a domestic abuse notification from the police, we will consider any support that may be required, monitor the child's wellbeing, and work with relevant agencies where appropriate.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

 

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is responsible for overseeing the safeguarding practices at our school. The DSL is the first point of contact for any concerns about a child’s safety or well-being.

Our DSL is Mrs Charlotte Lavender, Headteacher – headteacher@hasland-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk

Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) are:

Mrs Fiona Oliver, Deputy Headteacher

Mrs Amanda Daykin, School Business Manager

The DSL and DDSLs are trained in safeguarding and child protection and work together to ensure that all concerns are addressed appropriately

Designated Safeguarding Leads to contact in school sheet

If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a child, it is important to act quickly. You can contact Call Derbyshire on 01246 533190 and select the option for urgent child protection concerns, or contact the police on 101, which is available 24 hours a day

If a child is in immediate danger or at risk of significant harm, call 999 immediately.

If you would like to speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, please call the school on 01246 234745.

If you are reporting a concern out of school hours or during the school holidays please email safeguarding@hasland-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk.  Please note this email addres should only be used for reporting safeguarding concerns.   If your concern is urgent, please contact Call Derbyshire or the police.

Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility. By working together, we can create a happy, safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, protected, respected and able to achieve their full potential.

 

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