--- title: "Safeguarding Information" url: "https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/safeguarding-statement/safeguarding-information" school: "The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School" --- # Safeguarding Information ### The school's Designated Safeguarding Leads are: ### DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEADS #### Kelly Hannah ##### Headteacher #### Jo Liddle ##### Family Support Worker #### Stuart Aris ##### Deputy Headteacher Please be aware that staff are highly trained in spotting the signs and symptoms which may indicate risk to a child. They are also vigilant in reporting every concern using the school's estabilshed systems. Please also note that staff have a duty of care to report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Senior leaders in school who may in turn decide to escalate their concerns to Lancashire children's social care. The school considers it's rounded support for pupil welfare and wellbeing to be a strength of the school. Our staff are conscientious, well trained and have a wide umberella approach to keeping children safe. The Safeguarding Governor is Mr Ged McKevitt. Mr McKevitt is a regular visitor to school and undertakes a range of monitoring activities to ensure we are keeping children as safe as possible. These include: - Checking the Single Central Record - a record of all checks undertaken for staff. - Speaking to children about how safe they feel and what they would do if they were worried about anything. - Speaking to staff about their safeguarding training and their induction experiences. - Completing an annual safeguarding audit with the Headteacher. - Reporting to the Governors each term regarding all the above areas. Governors have received recent training in: - Safer Recruitment - The PREVENT agenda - Online Safety - The 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' updated document Our parents survey showed that 100% of respondents agreed that their child feels safe at this school. ### ![](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/images/child_feels_safe.PNG) Lancashire County Council have a duty to protect children and young people from harm caused by neglect or abuse. This includes investigating any allegations that a child might be being neglected or abused, and if necessary take appropriate action to protect the child. **As a member of the public, if you are worried about a child:** You can complete the form below between the hours of 8am and 5pm. [LCC Request a Call Back](https://www21.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/1610GBLSM1?webpage_token=961870c0a73cb01faaa250a089ac3b5d408aa156711615908ababe982bb6cec8&auth=ZjJhMWJhYjdmOTRh&id=11026593) To report urgent concerns for a child outside the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, call 0300 123 6722. **If you think a child is in immediate danger – don't delay call the police on 999.** ### School Life - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/welcome) - [Safeguarding ](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/safeguarding-statement) - [Safeguarding Information](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/safeguarding-statement/safeguarding-information) - [Safeguarding Policies](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/safeguarding-statement/safeguarding-policies) - [Online Safety](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/safeguarding-statement/online-safety) - [Operation Encompass](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/safeguarding-statement/operation-encompass) - [PREVENT Duty](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/safeguarding-statement/prevent-duty) - [Staff](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/staff) - [Our School Day](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/our-school-day) - [Inclusion](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/key/special-education-needs-sen-and-disability-information-inclusion) - [Catholic Life of the School](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/catholic-life-of-the-school) - [Before & After School Club](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/breakfast-after-school-club) - [School Improvement](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/school-improvement) - [Anti-Bullying](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/anti-bullying) - [Policies and Key Documentation](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/policies-and-key-documentation) - [Data Protection & Privacy](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/data-protection-privacy) - [Faith](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/our-school/our-faith) ![School Logo](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/images/logo/logo-footer.png)The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire PR2 6LX ### About The Trust Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust W\_rkspace 3 Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9ZZ [Visit Trust Website](https://mecmat.org/) ### Quick Links ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) ### Follow Us [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057592182298#) [Twitter](https://x.com/BlessedPreston) [![Trust Mark](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/images/homepage/Diocese_of_Lancaster_In_Line_White.png)](https://www.lrcd.org.uk/) © The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School. 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