Safeguarding

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:

• Blackpool Council website
• Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council website
• Bury

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