Safeguarding
Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 places an explicit duty on Governing bodies to ensure that policies and procedures in schools regarding safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children are effective.
St. Mary's Catholic Federation, Carshalton has policies and procedures in place regarding the safeguarding of all children and also to promote the welfare of children.
Policies are available here or via the school office.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is viewable here.
Safeguarding Team
Lead Safeguarding Person (Nursery & Infant School): Mrs M Quinn
Safeguarding Deputies (Nursery & Infant School): Mrs S Hulme and Mrs E Heath
Lead Safeguarding Person (St Mary's Catholic Junior School): Mrs M Kenny
Safeguarding Deputies (St. Mary's Catholic Junior School): Mrs S Hulme, Mrs F Black and Mr S Pratsis
Governor designated safeguarding officer is: Mr B Tomkins
Report a concern about a child (Out of school)
Children's Social Care -If you are worried that a child or young person is in immediate danger, call 999
If you are worried that a child is being abused or neglected, call us on 020 8770 6001 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
You can contact us out of hours or at the weekend on 020 8770 5000
If you’re unsure if you should make a report
You can contact the NSPCC for help if you are unsure whether to report your concerns.
- call them on 0808 800 5000 to speak in confidence, or
- text anonymously to 88858
Parent Support
Childline
They provide support with a range of issues including bullying and emotional health - including stress and depression. You can find the Childline Youtube Channel here. They have content for families and a lot of information for older children and teens.
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NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
The NSPCC have good resources on a range of topics, The Talk Pants campaign emphasises the need for relaxed conversations at home about maintaining personal safety and preventing abuse, providing children with the knowledge that it is good to talk and not to keep bad secrets.
Domestic violence
For families facing issues around domestic abuse, you are most welcome to come and have a chat with one of the pastoral team, or contact our local support agency:
0808 168 9291
Call free, from 8am-8pm. This number automatically redirects to an out of hours to Supportline. They can conduct risk assessments and link clients in with the Sutton team.
Legislation, Guidance and Procedures:
Statutory guidance on inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2