St James Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and members of the wider school community to share this commitment. For full details of our safeguarding arrangements please refer to our safeguarding policy
Child protection and Safeguarding Policy 2024-2025 checkedShould you have any concerns relating to the safety and welfare of a child at the school you should immediately contact our designated person for safeguarding Mr Woolley, our headteacher. If Mr Woolley is not available please see Miss Bostock or Mrs Duggan our deputy safeguarding leads.
Should you have any concerns in terms of safeguarding relating to the behaviour of a member of staff you should contact the designated person above. If the allegation concerns our headteacher you should contact Mr Toms, chair of governors, via the school who will arrange for him to call as soon as possible.
Should you feel that your concerns have not been dealt with appropriately, you should contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) who can be found at the following website.
https://www.tamesidesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/professionals/managementofallegations.aspx
Other websites relevant to this subject are:
Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2024What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused
Safer Working Practice https://www.tameside.gov.uk/chaperoneservice/guidanceforsafeworkingpractice.pdf