Victoria Road Primary School
Safeguarding
Here at Victoria Road Primary School, we are passionate and commited to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people.
We provide the very best pastoral support for our pupils through our highly skilled teachers and support staff and our dedicated Safeguarding team. We take the time to get to know each of our children as an individual so we are able to provide the with the support and guidance they need to thrive.
Our safeguarding team:
Sue Thompson
DSL
Head of School
Ang Clayton
DSL
Family Support Worker
Nicole Schofield
DDSL
Assistant Head
Laura Tatler
DDSL
Class Teacher
Safeguarding Leads (DSL) / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL)
Safeguarding Policies and Publications
Useful Links
Educate against hate (KCSiE Annex A)
If you are concerned that a child or family may be at risk of extremism, professionals can be contacted to make a referral - or just for advice.
Chester West and Chester Safeguarding Children Partnership - Extremism and Radicalisation
prevent@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
01606 362121
Refer someone to the Prevent Team | Cheshire Constabulary
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
Childline for free and confidential advice
UK Safer Internet Centre to report and remove harmful online content
CEOP for advice on making a report about online abuse and cyber-bullying
PARENTAL ADVICE
Childnet offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behaviour and technology use, and to find out where to get more help and support
Commonsensemedia provide independent reviews, age ratings and other information about all types of media for children and their parents
Government advice about protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying
Government advice about security and privacy settings, blocking unsuitable content, and parental controls
Internet Matters provide age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls on a range of devices, and a host of practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world
Extremism and Radicalisation - Cheshire West and Chester Safeguarding Children Partnership provides advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation
London Grid for Learning provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including tips to keep primary aged children safe online
Lucy Faithfull Foundation StopItNow resource can be used by parents and carers who are concerned about someone’s behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour (not just about online)
National Crime Agency/CEOP Thinkuknow provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
Net-aware provides support for parents and carers from the NSPCC and O2, including a guide to social networks, apps and games
UK Safer Internet Centre provide tips, advice, guides and other resources to help keep children safe online