Safeguarding
The safety of our students is paramount. At Orchard Grove Primary School we take our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children extremely seriously.
Safeguarding our pupils
Our safeguarding team comprises of Richard Healey as designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and Clare Strange and Charley Woodley as supporting members of the team. Any safeguarding concerns are reported to us and we will investigate and take action if necessary.
When a concern is raised we will talk to the child in the first instance using the ‘Tell, Explain and Describe’ process. We will contact parents as appropriate.
We work closely with many different outside agencies, such as First Response and Early Help, who can offer support to families. In some situations we will need to inform parents of our requirements to involve these agencies. First Response is operated by qualified social workers who are able to discuss any concerns and offer advice and initiate follow-up if necessary. We also liaise with Somerset council and Somerset Safeguarding Board.
Responsibilities within the safeguarding team:
Prevent
Online Safety
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Female Genital Mutilation
Child Sexual Exploitation
Mental Health
Children Missing in Education
Young Carers
Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Richard Healey – Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Miss Charley Woodley and Miss Clare Strange
Safeguarding Governor
The Designated Safeguarding Governor is Mrs Helen MacConnell
Reporting A Concern
If you have a concern which involves the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person, please contact Mr Richard Healey during school hours on either:
Phone: 01823 711014
Email: office@orchardgrove.bep.ac
If the concern is serious and outside of school hours, please contact the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership
Phone: 0300 123 2224
Email: childrens@somerset.gov.uk
If outside these hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team on 0345 6000 388
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Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
MASH is a partnership between Devon County Council children’s social care, education and youth services; Devon NHS health services; Devon and Cornwall Police; and the Probation Service working together to safeguard children and young people.
When a professional, family member or member of the public is concerned about a child or young person’s safety, they can contact MASH. They deal with all enquiries/referrals where there is a child protection concern. You can find out more about what the organisation does and how to contact them in the MASH Information sheet below.
If you have serious concerns about a child or young person, or if you need help parenting your child, you can call 0345 155 1071 or email: mashsecure@devon.gcsx.gov.uk