Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on request from the school office or by clicking on the button below. As a school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our expectation is that all staff and volunteers share in this commitment.
If a child is at immediate risk, call the police on 999
If you have a safeguarding concern please contact a member of the Safeguarding Team.
If you have concerns about a child outside of school, you can:
Contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000
Contact Essex Social Care on 0345 603 7627 or visit www.essexeffectivesupport.org.uk
Children in need of advice or support can call Childline on 0800 1111
The DSL is responsible for overseeing all aspects of safeguarding and child protection, including operational and strategic monitoring, making appropriate referrals, delivering regular training, and ensuring that safeguarding remains at the core of everything we do at Sweyne Park. Working with the Safeguarding Team, the DSL ensures that all stakeholders are aware of, and understand all relevant safeguarding procedures and policies. The DSL works alongside the Local Authority and other third party agencies, sharing information as appropriate.
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.
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
John Edwards
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Deputy Headteacher
jedwards@sweynepark.com
Steph Woodward
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – SENDCO
swoodward@sweynepark.com
Vanessa Brend
Deputy Safeguarding Lead – MyConcern:
vbrend@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
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.
SWGfL and The Marie Collins Foundation have created a support service for professionals working with children and young people in tackling harmful sexual behaviours, funded by the Home Office and in collaboration with the Department for Education.
