St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School Hindley

ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

At St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School we are fully committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.

All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as designated child protection officers in school.

We are committed to inspiring, challenging and safeguarding our children, enabling them to become:

• Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.
• Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
• Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution, both socially and economically to society.

For more information please download our:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

DFE Keeping Children Safe in Education

Safeguarding Guidance for students & volunteers

Operation Encompass

Child Missing in Education

Notice RE Child Protection

Wigan Borough - Useful Contact Information

Childline - 0800 1111    (https://childline.org.uk)

NSPCC - 0808 8005 000

MAST (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team)  - 01942 828300 (8:45am - 5pm)

Out of Hours Number - 01942 828777

Police - 0161 872 5050 or 101 or 999 in an emergency if a child is at immediate risk