Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is:
- protecting children from maltreatment;
- preventing the impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development;
- ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
- taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN EDUCATION SEPT 2023
At County Bridge Primary, we have an unwavering commitment for ensuring our school is a secure and safe place for all, where learning can take place in a happy, friendly and nurturing environment. All staff working at County Bridge Primary School are aware of their first and foremost responsibility for safeguarding our children and promoting the development and wellbeing of every child.
We follow the child protection procedures defined by Walsall Safeguarding Children’s Board and the multi-agency thresholds guidance. We work with our partners to ensure we secure the best outcomes for our children.
Safeguarding Contacts at County Bridge Primary:
| Mrs R Patel (Headteacher) | Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Miss F Snowball (Deputy Head) | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Mrs S Mansell (Assistant Head/Inclusion) | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Mental Health First Aider |
Wider Safeguarding Team:
| Mrs B Farrington | School Business Manager |
| Mrs J Webster | School Administrator/Attendance |
| Miss C Bishop | School Administrator/Attendance |
| Mrs N Wilkes | Behaviour Support Worker |
| Miss A Jones | Emotional Literacy Support Assistant |
Reporting a Concern of Abuse or Neglect
If you suspect that a child or young person is being, or is at risk of being significantly harmed as a result of abuse or neglect, you must report this immediately:
| During office hours | Monday – Thursday | 8.45am – 5.15pm |
| Friday | 8.45am – 4.45pm |
Call Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub: 0300 555 2866
Out of office hours (evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
Call the Emergency Response Team: 0300 555 2922
Our school participates in the jointly run operation between Walsall Council, West Midlands Police and schools called Operation Encompass. This operation has been set up to provide support for our children who have been present during incidents of domestic abuse.
Please click on the ‘Encompass’ sign to access Operation Encompass website for further information.
Walsall Prevent Programme - A Guide for Parents and Carers
Please see the information sheet below:
Further Information
For further safeguarding information see Walsall Safeguarding Partnership:
https://go.walsall.gov.uk/walsall-safeguarding-partnership/