Our Safeguarding Policy is available on request from the school office or by clicking on the button below. As a school we are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our expectation is that all staff and volunteers share in this commitment.
On the 1st November 2021 Richard Bradley became our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), taking over from Steph Whitcombe. Steph Whitcombe will remain a member of the Safeguarding team to add support and capacity to the role of DSL.
The DSL takes lead responsibility for managing day to day and strategic Safeguarding along with Child Protection referrals, Safeguarding training and for keeping safeguarding at the core of everything we do here at Sweyne Park. They ensure that everyone is aware of our procedures and policy (including volunteers, governors, Trust members, contractors and temporary staff) and have access to current guidance and regular training. They work alongside the local authority and other agencies, sharing information appropriately.
If you are worried about a child or family, you can contact a member of the team by telephoning the school or by emailing in to safeguarding@sweynepark.com
If you are a pupil or student, you can also use your Tootoot account to either report a concern anonymously or if you would like to be contacted leaving your contact details.
For an easy to use website with a section called ‘Explore’ which includes information about being safe online and with mobiles. visit https://www.childline.org.uk/.
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Safeguarding and Wellbeing
The heart of safeguarding at Sweyne Park is a holistic, child centred approach, where pupils and students feel safe, listened to, supported, and cared for.
Whilst safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, we have a group of staff who form the core Safeguarding team, working alongside our parents/carers, other schools and external agencies, they are:
Richard Bradley
Safeguarding Lead – Line Manager for Learning Development:
rbradley@sweynepark.com
Katharine Dines
Headteacher
admin@sweynepark.com
Vanessa Brend
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – MyConcern:
vbrend@sweynepark.com
Donna Garvey
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Safeguarding Curriculum:
dgarvey@sweynepark.com
Joy Jacob
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Head of Resource Base for Hearing Impaired Pupils:
jjacob@sweynepark.com
Alick Robertson
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Line Manager Sixth Form:
arobertson@sweynepark.com
Simon Smith
Premises Safety:
ssmith@sweynepark.com
Dan Joslin
E-Safety – Systems:
djoslin@sweynepark.com
Stephanie Whitcombe
DSL Support – adding support and capacity for our DSL Richard Bradley – Pupils and Family Support – Mental Health Lead – Children In Care:
swhitcombe@sweynepark.com
Mon – Fri 7:45A.M. – 4:00P.M.
Worried about a child or a member of their family? You can email the Safeguarding Lead and their deputy by using:
safeguarding@sweynepark.com
CEOPS have released resources for parents to use with their children. The resources help children stay safe online and will give parents the opportunity to further discuss these matters.
Launched in October 2020 and aimed at professionals, parents/carers, children and young people, the Inclusive Digital Safety Hub is a collaboration between Internet Matters and South West Grid for Learning to empower parents, carers, and professionals with tailored advice and insight to make meaningful interventions in the lives of children and young people most likely to experience online risks. It’s the first of its kind and well worth a read.
For support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online visit www.internetmatters.org.
For support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online visit www.lgfl.net.
For support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online visit parentinfo.org.
For advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk.
For safety tips, advice and resources for parents and carers visit www.saferinternet.org.uk.
For guidance on supporting mental health during the (COVID-19) pandemic visit https://tinyurl.com/tq8daw8.
For Anti terrorism/radicalisation resources for parents the Department for Education recommends visiting educateagainsthate.com.
For support for parents and careers from the NSPCC visit www.net-aware.org.uk.
For advice with more difficult topics such as sex, relationships and the internet or body image and peer pressure visit parentinfo.org.
For resources, publications, posters and other awareness raising material that will help us prevent child sexual abuse visit www.parentsprotect.co.uk.
For advice on looking after your mental health visit www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters.
For a message from the School Nursing Service visit this link.
For some excellent resources for both adults and children visit this link.
For excellent resources for self care re: mental health and anxiety visit this link.
This resource is available to anyone experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues within the Rayleigh, Rochford, Southend and Castle Point areas visit www.trustlinks.org.
For an easy to use website with a section called ‘Explore’ which includes information about being safe online and with mobiles. visit https://www.childline.org.uk/.
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The NSPCC helpline is staffed by trained professionals who can provide expert advice and support. We’re here if you’re concerned about a child, if you’re a parent or carer looking for advice, or if you’re a professional in need of information and guidance.
