Safeguarding at Pendragon

EVERYONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFEGUARDING AT PENDRAGON
 
Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175), schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.  Parents/carers should know that the law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse.
 
The staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer, and where possible seek their consent to a referral to Social Care. This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm. Schools will seek advice from Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.
 
Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later shown to be unfounded. Parents/carers will appreciate that the designated person for child protection was carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acting in the best interests of all children.
 

The NSPCC have launched a new dedicated, confidential helpline – Report Abuse in Education - which is available to current or past victims as well as parents, carers or professionals with concerns. The helpline will be open for 6 months and the number is 0800 136 663. It is free and anonymous and will be open Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm and Saturday to Sunday 9am – 6pm.  

 

Dedicated helpline for victims of abuse in schools | NSPCC

Making a Referral – Members of the Public 

If you are concerned about a child or an adult at risk, you can call the MASH on:

Cambridge:

Children’s Services: 0345 045 5203

Adult Services: 0345 045 5202

Emergency Out of Hours Team 01733 234724

 

Peterborough:

Children’s Services: 01733 864180

Adult Services: 01733 747474

Emergency Out of Hours Team 01733 234724 

If you have any safeguarding concerns please speak to one of our Designated safeguarding leads or send us an email.

Designated Safeguarding Lead - Emily Samuels (headteacher)

head@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk

 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Helen Parson (Deputy headteacher)

 hparsons@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk

 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Georgie Groves (Assistant headteacher)

 ggroves@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk

 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Natalie Willmore (Assistant headteacher)

 nwillmore@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk

 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Kathryn Dailly (SENDCo)

kdailly@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk

 

Pendragon Pre School Safeguarding

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Jaime Storar

jstorar@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk

 

 

Safeguarding link Governor

Tom Pinnock - tpinnock@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk