Safeguarding

At Westfield School, we view the safeguarding of our children to be of paramount importance and believe that all our children have the right to be safe, happy and learn.  Everyone who works in, volunteers at our visits our school has a responsibility to make this happen.

We will ensure that:

• The welfare of all of our children remains paramount at all times.
• All suspicions and concerns raised regarding safeguarding matters will be taken seriously and our response will be swift and appropriate.
• All adults working or volunteering at our school will be made aware of our school’s safeguarding arrangements and the importance of reporting any concerns to the appropriate people.

• Early Information Sharing:
  When a police force receives a report of domestic abuse where children are involved, they share brief information with the relevant school (or early years setting). 
• IImmediate Support:

  This allows the school to provide immediate support to the child, often through the school’s designated safeguarding lead or key adult. 

   
• Scope:
  Operation Encompass operates in all police forces across the UK. 
   
• Benefits:
  The program aims to reduce the long-term impacts of domestic abuse on children by providing early intervention and support. 

Key Safeguarding Contacts:

If you have safeguarding concerns about any pupils or adults in the school, you may wish to contact one of the following adults;

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Samantha Hickey

Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Melanie Harbottle

Deputy Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Vikki Garner

If you would prefer you may wish to speak to the school Chair of Governors (Mrs Hilary Scott) or Designated Safeguarding Governor (Dr Susan Yorke) who can be contacted via the school’s contact details.

If you have any safeguarding concern about a child or adult at the school and would like to speak to someone not linked to the school or it is a time when the school is not open you could ring one of the following numbers:

East Riding Safeguarding and Partnership Hub 01482 395590 or 01482 393939 (out of office hours)

If you have immediate concerns about a child’s safety you must phone the police on 999.

Our Safeguarding policy can be found here. 2024

The latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) document 2024