Safeguarding
Safeguarding at our school
Everyone at St James has a responsibility to keep children safe and to be alert at all times to their welfare and wellbeing. Any concerns about a child, however small, is reported through our MyConcern recording system to the Safeguarding Team.
The Safeguarding Team is:
- Sarah Beach: Headteacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Sarah Lord: Safeguarding and Pastoral Team Lead - Deputy DSL
- Sam Robson-Gill: Pastoral Team - DDSL
- Vicky Watson: Pastoral Team - DDSL
- Alex Price: Deputy Headteacher - DDSL
- Sharon Pace: Inclusion Lead - DDSL
- Karen Hobbs: SENDCo - DDSL
You can contact any of the team by calling the school office on 01604 751475 or emailing office@stjames.pdet.org.uk
St James has a full time Pastoral Team who are very experienced in dealing with family support and safeguarding. Sarah, Sam and Vicky are available each day to work with children and their families.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our policies page.
At St James, we promote an ethos of 'professional curiosity' and believes that all children have a right to grow up and learn in a safe and secure environment. If we have any concerns about a child's safety we will usually speak to you as parents in the first instance. Often, the concerns that have been raised are explained. Occasionally, we may feel that further support is required by outside agencies. This process enables us to protect children who are at risk even if the allegation proves unfounded.
Safeguarding Booklet for Volunteers and Visitors
What to do if you have a concern about a child or family
Speak with one the safeguarding leads at school.
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) deals with referrals from professionals and members of the public who may have concerns about a child’s welfare. It makes the process of dealing with referrals quicker and more effective by improving the way different services share information.
Contact Northamptonshire Children's Trust Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0300 126 7000, email: MASH@nctrust.co.uk or report a concern online.
If it is an emergency and you think that a child may be in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services directly by calling 999.
What to do if you have a concern about an adult
If you have a concern about a member of staff in school, please contact the Headteacher, Sarah Beach, on head@stjames.pdet.org.uk
If you have concerns in relation to an adult's behaviour, you can also contact the West Northamptonshire Designated Officer.
We have a policy on Safeguarding concerns or allegations made against adults which you can find on our policies page.
Stay safe when using IT
At St James, children and staff are taught to use ICT safely. They participate in Online Safety Days and learn how to stay safe and use social media sensibly. Outside agencies come into school to share the latest learning with the children and parent workshops are offered regularly to ensure children and adults are aware of the latest developments.
Latest advice from NSCP about on-line safetyCEOP Think U Knowe-Safety - Parental Controls on the use of the internet at homeNet Aware
External Links you may find helpful:
Benefits InformationWest Northamptonshire Council Benefits AdviceCommunity Law ServiceCouncil Housing - WNCRe:store Northampton
