Safeguarding
POLICY
Oswald Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. We require all staff, volunteers and visitors to share the commitment.
Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.
Click here to read our new Terrorism Trip Policy.
STAFF
Donna Wealleans- Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral/Safeguarding)
Sam Coombes- Operational Inclusion Lead
Lisa Cameron- Children and Families Support Worker
These members of staff have all received safeguarding designated person training so please feel free to approach them with any questions or concerns.
VIDEOS
USEFUL LINKS AND DOCUMENTS
General
Information and Support for Parents and Carers (including national and local agencies and organisations)
Local Authority Resources
Manchester Safeguarding Children’s Board
Manchester City Council’s child protection procedures
Abuse
NSPCC- Signs, Symptoms, Effects of Domestic Abuse
NSPCC- Keeping Children Safe from Domestic Abuse
Respect Phone Line- advice for perpetrators of domestic violence
NSPCC- What to do if you are worried about a child
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Parent Guide to Children’s Wellbeing
Headspace- an app that helps you practice mindfulness with your children
Tip sheet – Helping your child to be happy – Supporting wellbeing
Tip sheet – Getting support to help your child to be happy
Young person’s journey – Mental Health
Information and resources specifically for anxiety in children:
Medical Documents
Medical Conditions Policy July 2015
Parental Consent For School Staff To Administer Medicine
Procedure For Contacting Emergency Services
School Medical Information Form
Behaviour
NSPCC’s Positive Parenting- a guide to discipline and setting boundaries for your child
Topical Safeguarding Issues
GMP’S Operation Treacle Campaign – Safe4Autumn
GMP’s ’60 Second Security’ Videos
Stranger Danger- a guide for parents
The ‘Prevent’ Strategy- a guide for parents
NSPCC- Is your child ready to go out on their own?
Protecting Children from Extremism- a guide for parents/carers
Hate Crimes- list of 3rd Party Reporting Centres in South Manchester
e-Safety and Gaming
Safeguarding and Media Devices (full version)
A Parents’ Guide to Video Games
ChildNet: Supporting Young People Online
ChildNet: Family Agreement Template
ChildNet: Family Agreement Advice
UK Safer Internet Centre: Resources for Parents
How to keep your kids safe on YouTube in a few easy steps
Critical Incidents
Supporting Children at Times of Crisis
The effects of trauma- information for young people
Critical Incident Information for Parents
USEFUL CONTACTS
Social Services– 0161 234 5001
Manchester Mental Health Trust– 0161 882 1000
Manchester City Council Emergency Housing (out of hours)- 0161 234 5001
Manchester Move for Advice on your Housing Options and for Emergency Accommodation (women only)- 0333 900 9032
42nd Street (Mental Health Service for Young People)- 0161 228 1888
Mustard Tree (support for those who are in need of food parcels and other items)- 0161 228 3721
Wood Street Mission (helping families living in poverty with everyday items)- 0161 834 3140
Boaz Trust (service for destitute asylum seekers)- 0161 202 1056
Refugee Action– 01610441 4100
Female Genital Mutilation (provide a trans-cultural theraputic service to women who have undergone FGM)- 01706 868 993
Karma Nirvana (support to victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour based abuse)- 0800 5999 247-
