Safeguarding
West Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
On this page, you will find information regarding the safeguarding of children at West Hill and also information about safeguarding in general.
West Hill Safeguarding Staff
Designated Safeguarding Lead/SPOC: Marla England
Deputy Safeguarding Leads: Sara White (Head of School), Todd Sillett (Deputy Head), Pennie Hills (Assistant Head/EYFS), Carla Glover (Assistant Head), Vicki Brown (Assistant Head), Rachel Roe (Assistant Head), Jane Knight (Assistant Head), Danielle Davenport (Assistant Head)
Information for staff and visitors
Trust Policy Documents
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
- Safeguarding Policy Parents 2018.pdf
- child friendly safeguarding policy
- Online Safety policy
- Safer Recruitment Policy.pdf
- Extremism & Radicalisation Policy
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- What To Do If You Are Worried About A Child
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Galaxy-Trust-Privacy-Notice
- Code of Conduct for Employees
- CSE-A-guide-for-Parents-Carers.pdf
Some useful websites
Are you concerned about your child?
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Concerned-about-your-child/
Parent advice:
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Listing/?cat=199,200,201,202,203,205&ref=41932
Parent Support tools and how to guides (apps-Snapchat, Instagram, etc):
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Support-tools/How-to-guides/
How to report an incident to CEOP:
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Get-help/Reporting-an-incident/
Films to watch with your children:
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Listing/?cat=208&ref=41989
Preventing Bullying
NSPCC-Share Aware:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
Educate against Hate
http://educateagainsthate.com/parents/?filter=parents-primary
This is a website produced by the Department for Education for the use of professionals and parents to support adults in ensuring the best outcomes for children. Please contact Marla England, Designated Safeguarding Lead should you wish to discuss any of the information provided. Contact details:
Temple Hill Primary Academy: 01322 224600
Oakfield Primary Academy: 01322 220831
West Hill Primary School: 01322 226019
Talk PANTS with Pantosaurus and his PANTS song #TalkPANTS
Meet Pantosaurus - our pant-wearing Dino! He wants every child to stay safe and strong, just like him, and he's on a mission to share an important message.
NSPCC - How to report child abuse
Worried about a child? Don't wait until you're certain. Contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, help@nspcc.org.uk or visit http://www.nspcc.org.uk/helpline. Our trained helpline counsellors are free to call, available 24/7 and offer help, advice and support.