“Nothing is more important than promoting
the welfare of children and protecting them from harm”
DFE, May 2016
 

Middlefield CP school has a duty of care to all our children. We are committed to safeguarding  children and  promoting children’s welfare. We expect all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment.

 Everyone has a responsibility to act without delay to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. We endeavour to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpin this commitment.

‘Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.’ (DFE 2023)

The school ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught how to identify risky, unsafe or problematic situations, how and when to seek help, how to develop positive and healthy relationships and how to avoid situations where they might be at risk including by being exploited.

The school also has a statutory responsibility to share any concerns it might have about a child in need of protection with other agencies and in particular, police, health and children’s services. Schools are not able to investigate child protection concerns but have a legal duty to refer them. In most instances, the school will be able to inform the parents/carers of its need to make a referral. However, sometimes the school can in certain circumstances share information without the consent of the family and may be advised by children’s services or police that the parent/carer cannot be informed whilst they investigate the matter or make enquires. We understand the anxiety parents/carers understandably feel when they are not told about any concerns from the outset. The school follows legislation that aims to act in the interests of the child.

The school will always seek to work in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child and family.”

If you have any concerns over a child’s safety phone Liverpool  CASS: 0151 459 2606

or contact the school and speak to one of the Safeguarding team Middlefield CP school: 0151 486 4106

Middlefield follows Liverpool LSCB guidelines, information can be found  here.

 

Middlefield Pastoral Team

 

 

Mrs Evans

Designated Safeguarding Lead

 

 

 

Ms Clarke

Deputy Safeguarding Lead / Learning Mentor

 

 

 

Mrs Robinson  

 Assistant Learning Mentor 

 

There are many useful links on our Internet Safety pages on the right.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Safer Working Practice Policy are on our policies page here.

 

Please see our safeguarding page in the Parents Information section for useful safeguarding links.