Keeping Children Safe
We take Child Protection very seriously. If you have concerns for the welfare of a pupil of our school, please contact Ms Ward, Designated Person for Child Protection.
We recognise that schools play an intrinsic role in keeping children safe and promoting their welfare. The close, professional relationships that develop between pupils and staff in our school place our professionals in a prime position to recognise signs that may cause concern.
All adults in our school, including volunteers who have regular contact with our children, are subject to Enhanced DBS Checking. Staff and volunteers receive guidance on keeping our children safe in our care and a culture of open, frank and direct discussion is encouraged surrounding the welfare of children. We place the child at the centre of our work.
Our school operates an 'inter-agency' approach to safeguarding and Child Protection and work closely with 'Shropshire Safeguarding Partnership' and 'Telford and Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership'.
The 'COMPASS' portal provides access to specialist services, including:
- social workers
- police
- probation
- health
- targeted youth workers
- family support workers
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- Family Information Service
- child sexual exploitation/missing coordinator
- information coordinators
Access to support depends on your home address:
A useful guide to 'Shropshire Safeguarding Partnership' for parents and carers has been compiled, which you can access by following this link.
A useful guide to 'Telford and Wrekin Safeguarding Partnership' for parents and carers has been compiled, which you can access by following this link.
"What do I do if I'm concerned for the welfare or safety of a pupil at Barrow 1618?"
Our School's Designated Person for Safeguarding & Child Protection is Ms Anita Ward. Please speak with her directly to bring any concerns you have to her attention - however insignificant they may seem.
In her absence, concerns can be shared with the Deputy Designated Persons, Mrs. Charlotte Hayes (Y3/4 Class Teacher), Mr. Kieran Holmes (SENDCo & Y3/4 Class Teacher) or Mrs Kate Preston (EYFS Lead Teacher).
Guidance on Reporting a Safeguarding Concern Out of School Hours
Worried about a child out of school hours?
If a child is in immediate danger or at risk of immediate harm, you should contact the Police on 999.
If you are concerned about a child you should share your concern with our local Children’s Social Care Service by calling FPOC on 0345 678 9021 or if you need to report concerns during out of office hours please contact the Emergency Social Work Team on 0345 678 9040 selecting option 1.
You can also contact the NSPCC for advice on 0808 800 5000 or email help@NSPCC.org.uk
If you have non-urgent information about the safety or welfare of a child to share with the safeguarding team at Barrow 1618 then please email barrow.office@taw.org.uk
Please note, this email is not monitored during weekends or during school holidays.
