Safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Please contact the trust for our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. We also have a Safeguarding Handbook and HR Handbook with extensive information and resources for our schools.
Each school also has a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy based on their Local Authorities model policy. Please contact the relevant school for a copy.
DfE's 'Keeping Children Safe In Education' (KCSIE) and other resources: Click here
Trust Contact
Tel. St Nicolas & St Mary's CE Primary School: 01273 454470 (term time office hours only), email DSL@stnm.org.uk (for non-urgent out of hours) or the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): david.etherton@boat.academy
Emergency out of hours contact details
If a child is suffering or likely to suffer harm, or in immediate danger: Make a referral to children’s social care and/or the police (on 999) immediately if you believe a child is suffering or likely to suffer from harm, or is in immediate danger. Anyone can make a referral.
All councils: Report abuse here: https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse-to-local-council
Child protection in West Sussex
West Sussex Multi-Agency Integrated Front Door: Tel: 01403 229900 (Out of Hours 0330 222 6664) Email: WSChildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk
Referral to the Integrated Front Door (IFD): If urgent tel: 01403 229900. Referrals should be made on web-based forms: Adults: raise-a-concern-about-an-adult Children: raise-a-concern-about-a-child
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO): Tel: 0330 222 6450 (Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm) Email: LADO@westsussex.gov.uk
Early Help (Guidance for professionals): Click here
Child protection in Brighton and Hove: Click here
Early Help (Guidance for professionals): Click here
Child protection in East Sussex: Click here
Early Help (Guidance for professionals): Click here
NSPCC whistleblowing advice Staff can call 0800028 0285 – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Friday
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk, Address National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH. Web site: NSPCC
Channel helpline 020 7340 7264