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At Clapgate we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all our children. If you have any concerns about a child at our school, please talk to us. The following people are our Designated Staff for Child Protection.
Our ability to safeguard will be evident on three levels-
Universal Safeguarding – This is our aim to keep all students safe by creating safe environments. This includes excellent site safety, safer recruitment of staff, strong school rules and codes of conduct and good safety awareness taught across the curriculum.
Targeted Safeguarding – This is our aim to focus on groups of students whose personal, social or economic circumstances may result in an increased risk to their safety. For example looked after children, students with special educational needs, children subjected to racism etc
Responsive Safeguarding – This is our aim to respond quickly and appropriately to situations where students may be or have suffered harm. This is our support through our strong child protection procedures.
Our aim and philosophy will be to be leading practitioners in:
In school you can contact;
These members of staff can be contacted on the following;
Phone: 0113 271 6700
Email: clapgate@clapgateprimaryschool.org or safegaurding@clapgateprimaryschool.org
Alternatively, you can come into school and request to speak them.
You can also ask for advice or report your concern to;
NSPCC child protection helpline – variety of support and also to report and remove a nude image shared online – 0808 800 5000 help@NSPCC.or.uk
Leeds Prevent – support for people at risk of radicalisation – 0113 535 0810 – prevent@leeds.gov.uk
How the school monitors adults through the issue of DBS checks and the Single Central Register?
All members of staff and any regular visitors (once a week) must be subject to a DBS check and have their details recorded on our single central register (SCR). All staff on the SCR are allowed to work with pupils. All other visitors to the school will not be allowed unattended access to pupils at any-time during their time on site.
How the school monitors security at the school entrance?
We have a secure vehicle and pedestrian entrance to the site. All staff on the SCR will have access to school via a swipe card. All visitors to the school will be required to provide photo ID and then sign in and wear a visitors badge at all times whilst on site
What should you as a parent/carer do if you have concerns about an adult working with children?
If you have any concerns about your child or any other child in the school we encourage you to contact us at the earliest opportunity. You should ask to speak to the headteacher.
What you should do if you feel you need help with any aspect of bringing up your child/children?
If you do require any help or advice please do not hesitate to contact us at school, alternatively you could contact Social Care directly.
Please follow the links below for useful guides for parents and carers to enable their children to use technology safely.
They contains plenty of helpful information such as:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety
Please see link to Shore Space – https://shorespace.org.uk
Shore was launched in 2023 to provide a safe and anonymous place for young people to get help and support. The aim of this website is to prevent harmful sexual behaviours among young people.
It’s for anyone who:
Alert!
If your child has any Spy Dog, Spy Cat or Spy Pups books at home, please check the back for website links and make sure they do not try to visit the sites.
It is safe for children to continue reading the stories themselves — the concern is only with the outdated link.
We recommend talking with your child about the importance of not following web addresses in books without checking with an adult first.
They will support you with anything you’d like to talk about such as bullying, your mental health, sleep difficulties etc
They offer a range of services across three major areas; Children, Young People and Families, Drug and Alchol Treatment Services and Health and Well-Being (including Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Telephone number: 0113 279 58 70
They support with family internet use.
Website: www.childnet.com
This is support for families of children who have lost somebody they loved.
A survivor-led service offering emotional support. Open 6 p.m to 2 a.m
They will support you if you know somebody who has died and explain the grieving process.
This is a useful resource recommend by the Cyber Crime Prevention Officer at West Yorkshire Police. It is a suite of fun educational games designed to educate young inquisitive minds and introduce them to the world of cyber security as well as the Computer Misuse Act.
Website: www.cybergamesuk.com.
Emotional and practical support for people 16+ in crisis. Open 6 p.m to 2 a.m, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Support for women and men experiencing domestic violence. Housing support is also available.
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/antisocial-behaviour-and-crime/domestic-violence-and-abuse
Alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families.
Urgent help with mental health issues.
If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support.
Mindmate – www.mindmate.org.uk
Useful medical advice is available on this website. If you are in crisis, go straight to the hospital, Accident and Emergency at Leeds General Infirmary.
A confidential support line, 8 pm – 8 am every night for all children, young people and parents/carers in West Yorkshire, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
Useful resources and support with online safety is available from the NSPCC.
Customer service officers can help with enquiries about council tax bills and benefits, housing tenancy issues, benefits for people on a low income, help for older people, disabled people, children and families and more. The local services are; Dewsbury Road and St George’s Centre.
Contact for any advice required.
Place2be will give you any advice you require.
Support for any concerns around radicalisation or exposure.
Talk to a professional about your mental health.
Crisis Support for 11-17 year olds in Leeds every Wednesday and Thursday 4 – 10 p.m.
A text service for any crisis you may be having. 24/7 support, messages are annoymous and won’t appear on your bill.
Support for you if you have any concerns relating to sexual abuse.
A loan shark may pretend to be a friend but can become aggressive if you miss payments. They can give high interests and don’t give you any paperwork. They may bully or threaten you or your family. If you need help, you can contact Stop Loan Sharks.
Emotional support for 11 to 18 year olds in Leeds every night of the year.
This website provides information on how to protect children online and offline.
Website: www.THINKUKNOW.co.uk
A website with online safety tips about how to stay safe online.
Website: www.saferinternet.org.uk
Support, advice and information with mental heath
Call: 0800 183 0558
Get support if you are experiencing a mental health crisis from this agency.
Additional Links:
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/ -Anti Bullying
CEOP – www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
https://www.internetmatters.org/schools-esafety/primary/
https://sendiass.leeds.gov.uk/
Leeds Women’s Aid – 0113 2460401 (24 hours)
More useful links and contacts
Please see the link below to see our Pupil Privacy Notice.
Clapgate Primary School
Cranmore Drive
Belle Isle
Leeds
LS10 4AW
Headteacher: Miss Taylor
Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Falkingham
SENDCO: Miss Dent
Office: Miss Miller,
Mrs Johnson,
Miss Belt and Miss Stamp
Chair of Governors: Mr Bache
Tel: 0113 271 6700
Email: clapgate@clapgateprimaryschool.org
