At All Saints, we believe that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility and that anybody who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. Our approach is child-centered and all of our staff ensure that the children’s best interests remain at the very centre of everything we do. By establishing a safe environment, we enable our children to learn and develop within an ethos of openness and their voice to be heard.
To find out more about how we strive to keep our young people safe, please find the relevant policies below:
Letter to Parents re Operation Encompass
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you are worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing, it is important to speak up and seek advice.
The following organisations provide information, guidance and support for children, parents, carers and families.
If you are concerned that a child is being abused, neglected or is at risk of harm, you can contact Staffordshire County Council’s Children’s Services.
During office hours: 0300 111 8033
Out of hours (Emergency Duty Service): 0345 604 2886
Report a Concern About a Child – Staffordshire County Council
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, always call 999.
For non-emergency concerns, contact the police on 101.
Staffordshire Police – Reporting Child Abuse
The NSPCC provides advice and support to adults who are worried about a child. You do not need to be certain that abuse is taking place to ask for advice.
Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline provides free, confidential advice and support for children and young people experiencing worries or difficulties, including bullying, friendships, family problems, abuse and mental health concerns.
Children can contact Childline at any time, day or night.
Free helpline: 0800 1111
YoungMinds provides information and advice to support children’s and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. The website also offers guidance for parents and carers who are worried about their child’s mental health.
CEOP helps protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation. Parents, carers and young people can report concerns about online grooming, sexual exploitation or inappropriate contact.
Report an Online Safety Concern to CEOP
CEOP Education provides age-appropriate online safety resources for children, parents, carers and professionals. Its resources help families understand online risks and develop safer digital habits.
Internet Matters offers practical advice to help parents and carers keep children safe online. Topics include parental controls, social media, gaming, screen time and cyberbullying.
The UK Safer Internet Centre provides online safety advice, resources and guidance for children, families and schools.
Visit the UK Safer Internet Centre
Staffordshire Family Hubs offer information, advice and support for families with children and young people. Support includes parenting, child development, emotional wellbeing, family relationships and accessing local services.
Family Lives provides confidential advice and support for parents and carers on family life, behaviour, relationships and parenting challenges.
Parentline: 0808 800 2222
New Era provides free and confidential support for people affected by domestic abuse across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, including support for families and children.
Victim support helpline: 0300 303 3778
If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child at All Saints C.E. Primary School, please contact the school and ask to speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
We take all safeguarding concerns seriously and will respond sensitively, appropriately and in line with our safeguarding and child protection procedures.
You do not need to wait until you are certain that something is wrong before sharing a concern.
If a child is in immediate danger, please call 999. Concerns about a child’s safety can also be reported directly to Staffordshire County Council’s Children’s Services.