St Francis'
Catholic Primary School
If you would like to arrange a visit to see what our welcoming, nurturing school has to offer, please contact the school office on 01275 855373. Alternatively, you can email us at office@stfrancis.org
SAFEGUARDING CONTACT DETAILS
At St Francis’ School, we aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment, underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, are able to raise concerns and believe they are being listened to, and that appropriate action will be taken to keep them safe.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children, identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.
We are committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding of all our children and expect everyone to share this commitment.
If you are worried about a child or any safeguarding issue, please contact our Safeguarding Team
If you are worried about a child or any safeguarding issue,
please contact our Safeguarding Team
Catherine Hunt
Head
Designated Safeguarding Lead
safeguarding.team@
stfrancispri.org
Simon Groves
Senior Leadership Team
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
safeguarding.team@
stfrancispri.org
Samantha Land
Executive Principal
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
safeguarding.team@
stfrancispri.org
Rob Stewart
Lead Safeguarding Governor
rstewart@stfrancispri.org
Cath Hanley
Chair of Governors
cog@stfrancispri.org
Referrals to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
telephone 07795 092692 or
email LADO@n-somerset.gov
North Somerset Safeguarding Children Board 'Report a Concern'
01275 888808: Mon-Thurs 9:00 – 5:00, Fri 9:00 – 4:30
01454 615165: Out of hours and weekends
St. Francis’ Catholic Primary School works closely with the Diocese of Clifton,
North Somerset Council and North Somerset Safeguarding Children Board.
Useful Safeguarding Links:
North Somerset Early Help Offer
Being a parent is hard work and there are no instructions. Sometimes, you or your children may need extra support. Early Help through North Somerset helps you recognise what’s going well for you, where you may benefit from extra help, and who is the best person to work with you and your family to make this happen. Click the link for further information:
PREVENT
As part of our ongoing safeguarding and child protection duties, ALL staff are trained to be aware of the risks of radicalisation and to be alert to changes in behaviour. At St. Francis’, we build pupils’ resilience to radicalisation by promoting fundamental British values and enabling our pupils to challenge extremist views. The wider public should also have access to this e-learning package:
NSPCC
The NSPCC are dedicated to child protection and can offer a wealth of advice and support. From mental health and spotting signs in children, all the way through to support for parents, there is always help and advice available:
Kooth
The team at Kooth provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. Children can sign up to gain access to online chat facilities, discussion boards and magazines all aimed at providing safe support:
Mental Health
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families offer considerable support and guidance around mental health for children and families:
Online Safety
Thinkuknow are at the forefront of online safety, providing advice for keeping children safe online, how to report an online incident and what to do if you have any concerns:
Childline
Information, advice and support online, on the phone, anytime:
Next Link
Information regarding support for domestic abuse support services: