If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact either Mrs Haenelt or Mrs. Sassi in person or call the school on 01889 562702.

St Joseph's Safeguarding Lead

Mrs S Haenelt

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Mrs L. Sassi

Mrs V. Stanton

Local Governing Body Safeguarding Representative - Mrs R. Kirkman

Safeguarding policies are found on our main policies page.

Keeping Children Safe is Everyone's Responsibility...

Most children enjoy generally safe and happy childhood experiences within their own family but unfortunately for some, this is not the case.

We all have a duty to protect children and this page will help you to access support if you are concerned that a child or young person is at risk of harm. Remember - you can always come to us to ask for advice and we will either be able to help you ourselves or point you in the right direction.

Worries You May Have About A Child

Who can help?

Reporting a Concern

We all have a duty to protect children and young people from harm. If you have any concerns about a child or young person, it is always best to share them.

If you think a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.

Staffordshire Police:
Telephone: 101 
In an emergency always call 999

If a child is not in immediate danger but at risk of harm,

contact Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Team. 

Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door (SFIFD):

Phone: 0300 111 8007

Open: Monday to Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
 
Emergency Duty Service:
(Out of Hours Service- In an emergency, outside office hours please contact the Emergency Duty Service)
Telephone: 0345 604 2886 

What will happen next?

Social workers will follow up every report where they believe a child may be at risk of harm. They will talk to other people who know the child and may be able to provide a clearer picture. This includes teachers, health visitors and members of the child's family.

After this several things could happen:

• No further action will be taken
• Help and support will be offered to the family
• An investigation will take place

Operation Encompass

We are an Operation Encompass school.

Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.

Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to 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 our staff, (Mrs S. Haenelt) known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the children in our care. 

Further Advice:

The NSPCC is a registered charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK. On their website you can find advice on how you can keep children safe, where to go for help, and the latest news stories relating to child safety.

Online Safety:

The internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe? Take a look at our online safety page or below are links to further information regarding E-Safety that can help you stay safe online:

E-Safety Introduction

E-Safety Links

E-Bullying

Staying Safe Online

E-Safety & Safeguarding Advice

Helplines, APPs and Websites to support parents and children: