Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility
Hoyle Nursery School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of all our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our Safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be viewed on our website.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
We believe that...
- All children have the right to be protected from harm.
- All children need to be safe and feel safe in school.
- All children need support which matches their individual needs.
- All children have the right to be supported to meet their emotional and social needs as well as their educational needs - a happy healthy sociable child will achieve better educationally.
- All staff and visitors have an important role to play in Safeguarding children and protecting them from harm.
Operation Encompass
Operation Encompass is a program designed to support children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse in their homes. It is a collaborative effort involving the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Bury Safeguarding Children’s Board, and designated school staff, known as Key Adults. The MASH team notifies Key Adults in schools about any domestic abuse incidents where a child has been present or impacted. This communication enables schools to provide timely and appropriate support, helping children navigate what may be an emotionally challenging time.
If you have any concerns about any child, please use the following to raise your concerns:
PLEASE DON'T IGNORE IT
- Share your concern with a member of staff.
- Speak to the Head Teacher who is the Designated Person for Safeguarding as soon as possible.
- If your concern is about a member of staff, inform the School's Designated Person for Safeguarding.
- Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Rachel O'Neil - Head Teacher
- Our Deputy Safeguarding Lead's are: Katy Copeland and Lesley Healey
- If your concern is about the Designated Person contact the Governor for Safeguarding: Brijesh Patel
- Our Named Governor for Safeguarding is: Tracey Beswick
- The contact for Children's Services - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) - 0161 253 5678 during office hours 8.45am-5.00pm (Monday to Friday) or Emergency Duty Team - 0161 253 6606 outside of office hours or email chilwellbeing@bury.gov.uk
- Children's Social Care - 0161 253 5454
- If you have a reason to believe that a child is at IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM, contact the Police on 999
IT IS EVERYONES BUSINESS TO KEEP OUR CHILDREN AS SAFE AS WE CAN
We take Safeguarding very seriously - if you have any concerns about a child at our school or their family please call us on
0161 761 6822
Please look in our Policies and Procedures for the most up to date Safeguarding Policy and Information.
Child Care and Support - Please follow the link to access The Bury Directory - Local Offer for more information on Safeguarding and The Early Help Offer.
