‘The safety of children and young people is paramount. Brownedge St Mary’s is fully committed to the rigorous implementation of safeguarding procedures and arrangements. We expect all staff, supply teachers and volunteers to share this commitment.’
Parents should know that the school will take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils. In cases where the school has a safeguarding concern about a child staff will follow the Local Authority Safeguarding / Child Protection Procedures.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
- protecting children from harm;
- preventing impairment of children's health or development;
- ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
- taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
If you have concerns about the safety and welfare of a child at our school, please contact Miss Alexander, our Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately. You can contact Miss Alexander using the following email link: alexanderc@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk or telephone 01772339813
If you would prefer to contact someone outside of school then please contact the Lancashire Safeguarding officer via the following email link: Victoria.Wallace@lancashire.gov.uk or telephone 0300 123 6720
