Safeguarding
The Whitehall Junior School Safeguarding Commitment
At Whitehall Junior School we are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment. Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that worries them.
We will always act in the best interest of the child. Our children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school. In our school, we respect our children. The atmosphere within our school is one that encourages all children to do their best. We provide opportunities that enable them to take and make decisions for themselves.
Our school aims to ensure that:
- Appropriate action is taken in a timely manner to safeguard and promote children’s
- welfare
- All staff are aware of their statutory responsibilities with respect to safeguarding
- Staff are properly training in recognising and reporting safeguarding issues
At Whitehall Junior School we are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment. Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that worries them.
We will always act in the best interest of the child. Our children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school. In our school, we respect our children. The atmosphere within our school is one that encourages all children to do their best. We provide opportunities that enable them to take and make decisions for themselves.
Safeguarding Contact Details
For any safeguarding concerns or to report a safeguarding incident (term-time and holiday periods too), parents/carers can contact us on: safeguarding@whitehalljunior.org
Safeguarding Team
Mrs Anneline Moloi -
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Suzie Cayless - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Debbie Simmonds - Wellbeing Officer and Safeguarding Assistant
Safeguarding Policy
Please also see our Online Safety web page.
Operation Encompass
The school has been given the opportunity to take part in a Hillingdon project that will run jointly between our school and the Metropolitan Police Service. This project is known as Operation Encompass. Operation Encompass will send a notification to schools that a child (under 18) has been exposed to, or involved in, any domestic incident. This will ordinarily be done by the start of the next school day.
Operation Encompass will ensure that a specially trained member of the school staff, known as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), is informed. The DSL can then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to ensure the wellbeing of the child.
The school may be able to make provisions or adjustments to assist the child and their family.
We are keen to offer the best support possible to all of our pupils and we believe that this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved.
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Think U Know Thinkuknow is the education programme from CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. Explore one of the six Thinkuknow websites for advice about staying safe when you're on a phone, tablet or computer. This website includes advice specifically for parents/carers.
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NSPCC Online Safety Advice The internet is like a magician’s hat. It's full of exciting things to explore and children love it. But whilst they seem to know what they’re doing, sometimes it’s hard for parents to keep track. That's where we come in. With O2, we’ll help you keep children safe online. We’ve got lots of tips and advice. We’re also running workshops to help you have the right conversations with your children. And we’ve even got a free helpline to give you personal advice whenever you need it. So whatever's in that magician's hat, we'll help you make sure your children are safe as they explore it.
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NSPCC Pants Rule Have you talked PANTS yet? Since 2013, Pantosaurus has helped over six million parents to Talk PANTS and help keep children safe. Developed with children, parents, carers and teachers, Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Hillingdon Domestic Abuse Information
Please click the link if you or someone you knows requires help or support with domestic abuse of any type.
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/abuse