Powerstock CE VA Primary School

Learning together to be the best that we can be ~ for every child, life in all its fullness.

I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Safeguarding

If you have any safeguarding queries or concerns, both during and outside of term time, please email: safeguarding@powerstock.dorset.sch.uk

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Powerstock School is Nick Harris, Headteacher  

Deputy DSL is Joanna Cleden.

The Safeguarding link governor is Wendy Morris.

Please contact the office on 01308 485380 or email: office@powerstock.dorset.sch.uk with any queries or for further information.

The safety of children at Powerstock CE VA School is a priority for all staff.  Everyone in school understands their primary duty to safeguard all the children in their care.

Knowledge through training and working in an embedded safeguarding culture means that each and every child’s wishes are put first.

Staff training is regularly updated to ensure that children are protected from abuse or neglect.  We know we have a responsibility to be aware of any child at risk and know how to pass on any concerns to someone who will act to protect them.  We work in partnership with the Pan Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership.

Our staff and governors have been trained on safeguarding in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education and take part in regular safeguarding updates to ensure everyone is secure with their duty regarding child protection and the prevent duty.

Governors work hard to ensure that the school is a safe and happy place to be and our Safeguarding link governor Wendy Morris conducts a monitoring visit each term to ensure that all records and practise are in place.

If you have concern surrounding a child’s safety outside school please contact our Children’s Advice and Duty Service (ChAD) on 01305 228866.

We work closely with the Dorset Safeguarding Schools Board.  Please have a look at this link for detailed information:

https://www.dorsetlscb.co.uk/working-with-children/schools-and-colleges/

 

Free online talks and support for parents.

We know how hard it can be for parents to get support at times. We are delighted to share a free online resource for parents in collaboration with FACE Family Advice. The organisation offers high quality online support for parents across a wide range of issues. We are extremely happy to let you know that we have purchased a 100% discount code so that all our parents can now have unlimited, completely free of charge access to all the regular Parent Talks delivered online by FACE Family Advice. The list of talks is available to view here https://www.facefamilyadvice.co.uk/supportforparents

How to use the Code

On the PARENT page of the website (facefamilyadvice.co.uk) you will find the 16 regular talks for parents. They are on a four-weekly rotation and alternate between morning (10:00-11:30) and evening sessions (19:00-20:30). You can click through on the booking calendar to find a date and time that suits you.

Please avoid booking on to the FREE sessions for parents (we do a different one every month) as these are for parents from schools that have not bought the discount code and cannot afford the £24 session price. They are shortened versions of the regular talks which you can get for free with your discount code.

At the payment stage of booking, add the code SJC201224 where it says ADD PROMO CODE. This will drop the price from £24 to £0.

The Code can only be used on the Parent talks and not for any other FACE service. The Code cannot be shared with parents from different schools. Improper use identified can result in the immediate cancellation of the Code for the whole school.

We hope that you find the resource helpful. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments.

 

Additional Safeguarding Resources:

Keeping children safe online | NSPCC

 

CEOP

 

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