Ferney Lee Primary School

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding

At Ferney Lee Primary School the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment. The school ensures that all policies are cross-referenced and reviewed annually. All staff are trained to a level appropriate to their safeguarding responsibilities. The training is monitored, and comprehensive records are kept by the DSL.

Our Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here.

Child protection procedures-2025-2026

Safeguarding policy-2025-2026

Prevent Duty

Ferney Lee School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. As a school, we recognise that safeguarding against radicalisation is no different from safeguarding against any other vulnerability.

All staff are expected to uphold and promote the fundamental principles of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

On 1 July 2015 the Prevent duty (section 26) of The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 came into force. This duty places the responsibility on local authorities to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.

As part of our School’s commitment to safeguarding and child protection, we fully support the government's Prevent Strategy.

Operation Encompass

Our school is part of Operation Encompass, a national scheme run jointly by schools and police forces.

Operation Encompass ensures that schools are informed, before the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.

As a school, we have ensured that a member of staff, Mrs Whittem, our Designated Safeguarding Lead, has been trained as a Key Adult in the Operation Encompass procedures. This enables us to use the information shared, in confidence to support the child or children in our care.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises children who experience domestic abuse as victims in their own right.

On 24 May 2024, Royal Assent was granted to the Victims and Prisoners Act. The Act placed Operation Encompass into law. This creates a statutory obligation for police forces to share Operation Encompass notifications with schools.

We are committed to offering the best possible support to all our pupils, and Operation Encompass will help us to provide this support to the children in our care.

Useful Support Contact Numbers

Click on the leaflet for Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service Offer
for Children and Young People in Calderdale

Women’s Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247

Men’s Domestic Violence 0808 801 0327

NSPCC 24hr free phone 0808 800 5000

Childline 0800 1111

Police (if not urgent) 101

Women's Refuge 0845 155 1485

Social Services 01422 393336

Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST) 01422 393336

EmailMASTadmin@calderdale.gov.uk
Websitehttps://www.calderdale.gov.uk/.../child-protection-page

Children’s Mental Health

For staff, parents and young people: find useful tools, apps and websites in our comprehensive list of mental health resources including support for young people who feel particularly overwhelmed by the pandemic.
For teachers: The charity, Education Support Partnership, offers advice and counselling to help you look after yourself and your staff. Visit their website for information on keeping a good work-life balance and dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. They also offer a free 24/7 helpline for staff: 08000 562 561.
For pupils: a new module has been added to the RSHE curriculum for primary and secondary schools, specifically designed to focus on mental health for children and young people.

Educating Mental Health: Mind’s inquiry into mental health

Take part in Mind's short online survey into mental health in secondary schools to share your experience of working with children and young people throughout secondary school – from year 7 to 11, plus sixth form.

And in case you missed it…

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Alex George to be our Youth Mental Health Ambassador. Watch a clip of their interview.
Staff and pupils at Cherbourg Primary explain how they’ve used their Covid Busters programme to talk about their feelings.
A headteacher explains why schools should be proud of their achievements supporting children with their mental health.

NSPCC/O2 Parents'Workshop

To learn more about preventing abuse, please visit: www.nspcc.org.uk

To learn more about keeping your child safe online, please visit: www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

Net Aware helps our families have a better understanding about the online world. Whether you're unsure about a certain website, app or game that your child might be accessing, this useful website provides you with all of the safety information you need to know... click HERE now.

The internet is a fantastic resource when used safely and we actively encourage our children to use it. By following this link, you can learn more about the different ways you can stay in control and manage the settings on your child's electrical devices:

www.o2.co.uk/help/nspcc/child-protection

Having open conversations with your child about the online world is crucial. The Share Aware website has some useful video clips and suggestions that you may find useful to ensure the whole family is kept safe:

www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/share-aware/