Safeguarding
At The Snaith School, pupil wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We work hard to ensure that our pupils are safe and feel safe, are cared for and supported well in school. We encourage pupils to tell us how they feel and listen carefully to their ideas, worries and concerns to ensure our school community is a better place for everyone.
All staff at The Snaith School, receive up to date training annually to ensure they are fully aware of any emerging issues locally and nationally, as well as being fully aware of all policies and procedures. Although keeping children safe is the responsibility of every member of staff in school, we do have a core team that are able to take a lead with specific child protection concerns.
Any safeguarding concerns from parents or pupils should be reported to relevant Head of Year in the first instance. If the concern is immediate, please contact our Safeguarding Officer, Mrs O’Sullivan.
Out of Hours Safeguarding Contact Information
If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child outside of school hours, including weekends or holiday periods, please contact your Local Authority Children’s Social Care team.
East Riding Children’s Emergency Duty Team (CEDT): Telephone 01482 393939 (Out of Hours).
If a child is in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999.
If you have concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a student please contact one of the designated staff below at the school on 01405 860327
Keeping Everyone Safe – Meet the Team
Designated Teacher for P/LAC – Mr J Mackay
Our pastoral team can also help with any concerns regarding students, click here to find out more Pastoral Team| The Snaith School
We also have a Be Well Programme within the school which offers help and support for the emotional and mental health of our students, parents and staff. Click here for more information.
The school recently launched an Online Safety Hub to help parents understand social media and other apps students like to use. Access it here: https://theeducationalliance.onlinesafetyhub.uk
Related Policies
A copy of our child protection policies can be found below:
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Useful Links and Numbers
www.thinkuknow.co.uk (General information about online safety)
www.kooth.com (Online Mental Health support)
www.erscp.co.uk (East Riding Safeguarding Children)
talktofrank.com (Honest and to-the-point website about drug use)
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk (Anti-bullying advice and support)
www.winstonswish.org (Support for grieving children)
https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/living/crime-and-community-safety (Domestic violence, preventing terrorism and other topics)
www.internetmatters.org (Staying safe online)
www.wearecornerhouse.org (LGBTQ and Sexual Health advice)
www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre (Online safety)
https://actearly.uk/ (Preventing Radicalisation)
NSPCC (Sexual abuse)
www.mind.org.uk – Mind (Mental Health helpline and advice – 0300 123 3393
www.childline.org.uk – Childline (24houradvice and helpline for under 18s)- 0800 111
www.nspcc.org.uk – NSPCC Helpline (24 hour child protection helpline) – 0808 800 5000
Family Lives/Parentline (confidential texting service and helping for parents/carers) – text 07520 619919 call 0808 800 2222
www.kidscape.org.uk – Kidscape (Bullying advice) – 020 7730 3300
www.youngminds.org.uk -CAMHS (Young peoples Mental Health) – 01925 579405
