Safeguarding

Key Phone Numbers and Documents

• CPOMS for teachers
• Make a referral to Children's Services -  0161 253 5678
• Children's Services Out of Hours -  0161 253 6606
• LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) - 0161 253 6168 or email lado@bury.gov.uk
• Interagency Referral Form
• Bury Integrated Safeguarding Partnership
• St Paul's CE Primary School out of hours safeguarding reporting email: listening@stpaulsbury.co.uk

Policies and Guidance

• Government Guidance
• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 

Golden Rules...

•  Yes, it could happen here.
• Safeguarding is for everyone.
• Little things matter - remember the jigsaw puzzle!
• Always ensure children's wellbeing
• Act quickly! Speak to a DSL - straightaway!
• Record carefully and fully - time, day, date, who, what, when, where - records child's voice directly; no leading questions.
• Follow up afterwards

What to do if you have a concern about a child

• Act quickly
• Ring school 0161 764 3788 and say you need to speak to someone about a safeguarding concern
• Speak to the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Leader) - Mr Purdey or a DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader) - Mrs Morris.  If neither of these staff are in school, you may also speak to Miss North or Mr Atkinson.  These 2 members of staff are also DDSLs.
• Staff: create a CPOMS entry. If necessary, call or speak to a DSL. Not got a number? Phone someone who does.
• If you need to seek advice or make a referral yourself, and a DSL cannot be contacted, then you must phone 0161 253 5678 Out of hours phone 0161 253 6606. In an emergency, phone 999. This document is really helpful, too – it walks you through the process step by step.

When should I call the Police?

Check out the guidance here - When to call the Police Guidance for Schools and Colleges

Thresholds Guidance

Click here for Bury Local Authority's Continuum of Need Document.

Click here to visit our Helpful Resources Page for more information about safeguarding.