Safeguarding
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy links in with Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board child protection procedures. These procedures can be found by clicking on the following link:
https://www.proceduresonline.com/Berks/west_berk/index.html
Safeguarding Policy and Appendix
Safeguarding Statement
Garland Junior and BCF Federation Safeguarding Statement Autumn 2024
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At The Burghfield Common Federation (Garland Junior School), we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the pupils in our care. The safety of all our pupils is taken very seriously and is our main priority and we expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. We believe that all children have the right to be safe, healthy, happy and to learn, and that we all have the responsibility to make this happen. Therefore, all staff, governors and volunteers will ensure that:
What to do if you have concerns about a child: If you are concerned about a child in West Berkshire, it is important that you talk to someone about this. Don’t ignore your concerns or delay taking action. |
If there is immediate risk of harm to a child: call the Police on 999.
If you have concerns that a child is at significant risk:
- you should contact West Berkshire Contact Advice Assessment Service (CAAS) within working hours on 01635 503090 for a member of staff to deal with your concerns. Alternatively, email child@westberks.gov.uk
- the Children’s Services Out of Hours Emergency Duty Service is available when the West Berkshire Council offices are closed if there is an emergency safeguarding concern. This includes evenings, 24 hours on weekends and bank holidays. Please contact them by telephone 01344 786543 or email edt@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
If you have general concerns:
- you can raise them with Mrs Rose or one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).
- you could also seek advice from the NSPCC.
We have a Strategic Safeguarding Team who oversee safeguarding across the schools;
