Safeguarding at Wyndham

Wyndham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment, for all its pupils. Our designated safeguarding lead (DSL) in school is Mrs Cleary, and our governor with safeguarding responsibility is Mrs Todd. 

Wyndham Primary School is fully committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children – ensuring the well- being of the child is paramount. For pupils to feel that they are able to do their best and achieve their true potential, it is important that they feel safe and supported in our school environment. 

Everyone working within our school, whatever their role, is acutely aware that issues to do with the protection of children are of the highest possible importance. Trust underpins everything that we do in school. The parents of our pupils entrust the care of their children to us and together we are all responsible for their well-being. 

In relation to safeguarding, Wyndham Primary School aims to:

• Prevent the impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development,

• Protect children from maltreatment

• Ensure that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care

• Take action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

Wyndham Primary School supports all its pupils by addressing safeguarding and child protection in the curriculum, pastoral activities and in the management of the school, and by empowering and enabling staff to be vigilant for vulnerable students through regular, ongoing training and the dissemination of information. We also involve our pupils in regular assemblies with visiting agencies and workshops which will enable them to stay safe online, in school and at home.

Child Protection

In cases where the school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill- treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, the Designated Safeguarding Lead may report this concern to Children’s Services and/or other appropriate agencies.

Please remember that when the school refers a concern about a child to Children’s Services, it is not accusing the parents of abuse but requesting that further investigation takes place to establish whether a child is at risk.

Designated Safeguarding Leads

What We Teach

We offer a secure and encouraging environment where children feel safe and their spiritual, moral and cultural development is enhanced through the delivery of our whole school curriculum, including our PSHE/RE curriculum, core values, work with external agencies, charities and the local community.  Please see the document below and the curriculum section of our website for further information.

Online Safety

The use of technology is wide spread throughout daily life. Education is no different and there are various forms of technology in use within the school. At Wyndham we are committed to using technology to enhance and enrich the teaching and learning experience throughout the school. In doing this we aim to educate pupils in the benefits of using technology but also to understand its weaknesses and potential danger.

To help educate both parents and children in this regard we will post news articles and resources that we think useful. The Childsnet website is another great Safeguarding resource worth bookmarking. 

Operation Encompass

Wyndham Primary School takes part in Operation Encompass – This means that information from the police/social care regarding domestic incidents is shared with school. Therefore we can ensure that children are readily supported in school. 

The school lead for Operation Encompass is Tonya Pattison.

To find out more about Operation Encompass, click the link below.

Safer Recruitment

Wyndham Primary School is fully committed in ensuring that staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children and young people. It is a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keep children safe from harm. We adopt and follow the following: 

• safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices.
• identifying and rejecting applicants who are unsuitable to work with children and young people.
• responding to concerns about the suitability of applicants during the recruitment process.
• responding to concerns about the suitability of employees and volunteers once they have begun their role.
• ensuring all new staff and volunteers participate in an comprehensive induction which includes child protection and safeguarding.
• providing staff with a list of the supporting procedures and policies that link to safeguarding.
• a lanyard system is in place to help children and staff distinguish employees from visitors and also to identify safe adults in school.

Photographs and Consent

We recognise that parents may wish to record events such as school plays, sports days etc. to celebrate their child’s achievements. Unfortunately, we do ask that parents do not take photographs/videos at school events as these images often include more than your own child.

We do however, endeavour where possible to provide opportunities for parents to take photographs of their own child after an event.

We will obtain consent from Parents/Carers to confirm for the use of all imagery of pupils around school and on school media platforms. If you wish to amend you consent please complete the form below and return the the school office.

Concerns About a Child

If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child, please speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead in school.

You can also contact Newcastle Children's Social Care on:

Telephone: 0191 277 2500

Emergency Duty Team: 0191 278 7878

In an emergency please contact the police on 999.

You could also seek advice from NSPCC.

Telephone: 0808 800 5000

Text: 88858 (This service is free and they will try to text you back within three hours.)

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

When reporting a concern please remember to:

• Provide as much information as you can about the child and the concerns you have.
• If you have any details that can help to identify the child, such as their name or address, please share them too.
• If you’re requesting information, please tell us what you want it for.