Safeguarding

We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment, free from fear or intolerance.

Our policies are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure all aspects of our safeguarding procedures remain robust, effective, and informed by current best practice. We are committed to protecting the wellbeing of everyone within the LCPS community.

If you see or hear anything which concerns you relating to the wellbeing of a child, no matter how small, please report it to one of our safeguarding leads as soon as possible.

Please do not outline the details in an email. It is important that you speak in person about your concerns.

Please report to reception, where a member of staff will locate one of the safeguarding leads for you. Do not disclose the details of your concern to anyone else.

Safeguarding Information

• Government guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education can be found here.
• Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures can be found here.

Safeguarding Leads

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Emma Donegan
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Aaron Higgon-Williams
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Nicky Patrick
• Governor Responsible for Safeguarding: Toni Cox

Further Information & Useful Websites

• You can find more information on keeping children safe on the
  NSPCC website.
• In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the charity Barnardo’s launched the “See, Hear, Respond” campaign to provide rapid support to children and young people affected by the coronavirus crisis. More information can be found on the
  Barnardo’s website.
• The Government campaign “Together We Can Tackle Child Abuse” provides resources aimed at increasing awareness of child abuse and how to report concerns.

Online Safety

• London Grid for Learning provides useful tips for keeping children safe online and beyond.
• Internet Matters offers advice, guidance and resources to help keep children safe online.
• Childnet has released a range of easy-to-follow videos and activities for parents and children to complete together, supporting online safety awareness.
• CEOP works to protect children and young people from sexual exploitation and abuse online. Their website includes reporting tools, guidance, and age-appropriate advice for children, parents, carers, and professionals.
• Online safety guidance for parents can also be found through the Essex Police “Sort Your Settings” campaign.
• National Cyber Security Alliance offers useful information and advice on staying safe online.
• For more information about ensuring your child’s safety online, please visit the 2 Johns website
  .