Are You Concerned About the Safety of a Child?

Call Staffordshire Children’s Advice and Support Service.

0300 111 8007

Option 1 – previously First Response

Press 1 – If you are looking for advice and guidance about services in Staffordshire for children and young people

Press 2 – If you have concerns about a child or young person’s general wellbeing

Press 3 – If you have a child protection or safeguarding concern and you are worried that a child is suffering harm

Press 4 – If you already have a social worker or are calling about a previous referral

Press 5 – If you are looking for help in the early stages such as school attendance, alcohol abuse or anti-social behaviour

Press 6 – To speak to the adoption and fostering team

Option 2 – will ask if you require SEND and Disability support/advice

Option 3 – will ask if you require information on Childcare services and/or Education support services

County Lines 

Designated Child Protection Lead:  Mrs Rebecca Bell (Head of School)- Level 4 

Deputy Child Protection Leads: Mrs Laura Salter (Deputy Headteacher) - Level 4 & Mrs Pam Barton - Level 4, Miss Kate Bills-Level 2

Child Protection Governor: Mrs Rachael Nixon (Chair of Governors) - Level 1

All staff are Level 1 trained in Safeguarding

Leads are Level 2 - Level 4 Safeguarding trained

Safety and the Curriculum

At Parkside Primary the children's welfare is of paramount importance. Our ethos is to ensure the children feel safe, are able to talk about their concerns and are listened to by all staff members. During the course of the academic year staff raise awareness of 'safety' and work to ensure children have the knowledge, language and skills required in order to feel safe. Through our jigsaw PSHE curriculum and school assemblies we continue to maintain a safe environment so that the children can learn and develop within an ethos of openness. The themes of  'personal safety', 'online safety', 'road safety' and 'bullying' are addressed throughout the school year.  Children are taught about the safe and sensible use of the internet; how to keep themselves safe and what to do if they have any worries or concerns. Children in Reception and Key Stage 2 have the opportunity to take part in the 'Bike-ability' cycling scheme. During 'Anti-bullying week' pupils are able to discuss issues and scenarios through  literacy, drama and art activities. Children engage in the NSPCC Speak Out, Stay Safe and Pants are Private learning. 

• Parents' Pack for PANTS message The NSPCC have been broadcasting a TV advert to raise awareness of how parents can help their younger children keep safe from child sexual abuse. There is now a pack for parents to use, to encourage them to have a conversation that many might feel uncomfortable about having.

Information to parents about the prevent strategy at Parkside Primary School

• Educate against hate Government website for parents, teachers and senior leaders about how to prevent extremism and radicalisation