Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility

Safeguarding is an integral part of our life at Tor View School and it is everyone’s responsibility.  All Tor View School staff receive yearly training to help them to recognise abuse and to promote the welfare of our children and young people.  All staff and Governors are asked to read and sign to say that they understand the Tor View School Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document on a yearly basis.

It is important for children to feel safe.  Our day-to-day practices, our curriculum and through the use of specialist organisations such as Ctrl, Alt, Delete, our school helps empower our children and young people by teaching them how to recognise abuse, stay safe on and offline and to use their voices to speak out.  Children and young people are encouraged to talk to a trusted adult if they are worried about anything. At Tor View School, we have a Pastoral Team led by a Deputy Headteacher.

At times, we may need to share information, get advice or work in partnership with other agencies if we are concerned about a child’s welfare or suspect abuse or neglect. We believe it is always better, wherever possible, to be transparent with all parties at these times and work together to achieve the best outcomes.

There may be times when you need extra help and support. If this is the case, please contact our Parent Liaison Officer via the office on 01706 214640 to arrange a meeting. There are many ways in which we can help.

Safeguarding Role

Name

School role/Responsibility

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mrs S Dillon

Headteacher

DSL

Mrs E Walsh

Deputy Headteacher

DSL/Prevent Curriculum Lead

Mr A O’Brien

Deputy Headteacher

DSL

Mrs H Bleasdale

Head of Primary & Secondary

DSL

Mr A Collinson

Head of Further Education

DSL

Mrs L Daly

Parent Liaison Officer

DSL/Prevent Lead

Ms S Johnson

School Business Lead

Designated Safeguarding Link Governor

Mrs E Lorenzo

Chair of Governors

 

Different lanyards are worn by different people across the school, dependent on the level of training and checks. They are as follows: 

Red

Escorted at all times (No DBS/2 References)

Pink

Not escorted (DBS/2 References confirmed)

The Sea View Trust

Member of staff (DBS/2 References confirmed)

Contractors   

Not escorted (DBS/2 References confirmed)

 

What you can do

Parents and carers play a role in safeguarding children and young people in their community. If you have any concerns, no matter how small, you should report them to someone who you trust will listen.

The school is required to have a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for this purpose. Parents and children should speak to a DSL if they have any concerns about a child or staff member.

If you think a child or young person may be in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise, contact Lancashire Children’s Social Care on 0300 123 6720 or complete the form at https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/keeping-children-safe/tell-us-if-you-are-worried-about-a-child to request a call back. Out of hours call 0300 123 6722.

If the child lives outside of Lancashire, you should report any concerns to the local authority in the area where the child lives. Contact details are available on their websites.  Some are listed below:

If you have any safeguarding concerns please don't hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads on dsl@torview.svt.org.uk

 

Online Safeguarding

Our school uses a robust network filtering system in addition to Smoothwall, which is designed to help monitor internet browsing and alert about activity, which might present a risk to the user.  Technology offers unimaginable opportunities and is constantly evolving. Access is currently becoming universal and increasingly more mobile, and learners are using technology more frequently and from an earlier age.

Just because these environments are online makes them no less susceptible to potential harm compared to the physical world. This makes it vitally important that learners and staff are fully prepared and supported to use these technologies responsibly.

At Tor View we have an Online Safeguarding Team which consists of staff and learners from across the school working together towards a shared vision for Online Safeguarding.

Our Approach

The provision for Online Safeguarding at Tor View is outstanding and all staff including members of the wider workforce share responsibility for it. Assemblies, Key Skills Lessons, PHSCE and an age appropriate curriculum for Online Safeguarding all help learners to become safe and responsible users of new technologies. We have a dedicated Online Safeguarding Policy and online safety is incorporated into all areas of the curriculum where required.

Senior leaders, governors, staff and families work together to develop clear strategies for online safeguarding, and policies are reviewed regularly in light of technological developments.

At Tor View School we ensure staff and governors receive appropriate Online Safeguarding training that is relevant and regularly up to date.

We operate robust reporting channels for staff and learners facing Online Safety issues.

We educate and support parents and carers through an Online Safeguarding stand at parents evenings, by raising awareness through the school website and social media, and encouraging learners to educate parents.

 

 

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and supplementary addendums can be found on our Whole School Policies page