Safeguarding

The Governors and Staff at St.Patricks's are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils; making sure they are happy individuals who know how to keep themselves safe.

Child protection and safeguarding is given the highest priority and we have a very comprehensive safeguarding and child protection policy - see latest version in key information -policy section

Staff do their best to keep pupils safe. We have a culture of vigilance and we will always take a considered and sensitive approach in order to support all our pupils. We are  committed to ensuring that pupils are aware of behaviour towards them is not acceptable and how they can keep themselves safe. The children know that all adults in school will listen to their concerns. They know that there are dedicated members of staff who lead on safeguarding. 

We utilise our curriculum to help students learn how to keep safe and manage risk. When problems are identified, staff take swift and appropriate action. Leaders, and all school staff ensure that students understand how to keep themselves safe from harm and exploitation. We provide a range of information and education for students to be safe citizens in the community. Leaders and staff create a safe and welcoming culture where poor behaviour of any kind is not tolerated.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to keep children safe, healthy, and supported. We believe in building positive relationships based on openness, honesty, and respect.Parents and carers can now access the National College Wake Up Wednesday Parent Guides below. These provide clear and practical advice on supporting your child’s online safety, mental health, and wellbeing. They are a valuable resource to help you stay informed and confident in guiding your child through today’s challenges.

We ensure that all parents and carers are treated with dignity, courtesy, and respect. We also value your right to privacy and confidentiality, and will only share sensitive information with your permission or when it is necessary to protect a child. Our priority is always to act professionally, with the safety and best interests of the child at the heart of everything we do. Wherever possible, we will share concerns openly with parents and carers, unless doing so may place a child at risk of harm.

At St.Patrick's we have a committed team who are trained as Designated Safeguarding Leads, or 'DSLs'.

 If you see something outside school which makes you worried about a child’s safety, you should contact Leeds social care  on 0113 222 4403. 

If you have an urgent concern about a child, or you need advice or information, you can call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click here to visit the Childline website  

If you think a child is in immediate danger, do not delay – call the police on 999.

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