Safeguarding
‘Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility'
At Courthouse Green, we regard the Safeguarding of all children as our main priority. We believe that all children have the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn. We all have the responsibility to make this happen.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be viewed below:
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2023
Low Level Concerns Policy 2023
We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us.
All school staff are trained in safeguarding and Child Protection, and are trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is
Miss K Maynard
Our Deputy Safeguarding Leads are
Mrs J Burbidge, Miss McGuckin and Miss King
The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding in our school is L J Winterburn
At Courthouse Green, we are proud of the support we are able to offer our families. We have a friendly pastoral team that work hard to overcome any barriers to learning.
Meet our Pastoral Team...
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Miss Maynard - Designated Safeguarding Lead, Pastoral Manager and Early Help Lead
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Mrs Owen - Learning Mentor and Thrive Practitioner
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Miss King - Learning Mentor and Thrive Practitioner
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Miss McKim - Learning Mentor and Attendance Lead
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Miss McGuckin - Learning Mentor
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Our team can support with a whole range of issues such as attendance, low self-esteem, anxiety, friendship, issues at home; that may impact on the children's ability to learn. Support can be offered in different ways such as group interventions, 1:1 sessions or Thrive based therapies.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.
If you have any concerns about the safety and/or well-being of any child or young person, you can contact school or telephone the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on: 02476 788 555 or if out of hours call the Emergency Duty Team on: 02476 832 222
All Safeguarding practice at Courthouse Green is underpinned by the latest version of Keeping children safe in Education.
Early Help
At Courthouse Green Primary School, we understand just how complicated family life can be and that there maybe situations where you need extra help and support. If you need to share information or have a difficult situation you need to make us aware of, we will always find the time to listen.
Early Help...
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Is for children of all ages and not just the very young.
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Can be very effective in supporting a child, young person and/or their family at the beginning of the Early Help intervention or to step down from a statutory service as well as preventing escalation of issues.
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Is important because there is clear evidence that it results in better outcomes for our children.
At Courthouse Green we offer:
- Taking the time to listen to children’s concerns. Class teachers and teaching assistants are usually the first people to notice if a child is worried or who a child wishes to confide in. They will provide pastoral support and seek extra help if needed.
- We have Mrs Owen, Miss King, Miss McKim and Miss McGuckin who provide pastoral support around the school. They work with children, individually or in groups.
- Our Safeguarding Lead Miss Maynard coordinates safeguarding in school and provides training for staff. Miss Maynard completes Early Help support for our families. She also liaises with the Local Authority Early Help Co-ordinator when external agency involvement is needed.
- Miss Maynard can meet with parents and school staff to draw up a plan of support
- Please see our Early Help Offer chart to see what we can offer your family
How will we know when Early Help is needed?
Parents, carers, children and staff may tell us that support is required, or practitioners may identify that there are emerging needs and services might be required, as there are worries or concerns about a child.
We will assess the needs of the family and this may identify that an Early Help Assessment and the subsequent action that needs to be taken. There are also agencies which you can contact independently should you wish to do so, who might be able to help and provide the support for your family.
The local hubs that support Courthouse Green are:
Park Edge Family Hub
Roseberry Avene
Bell Green
CV2 1NE
024 76786868
The Moat Family Hub
Deedmore Road
Woodend
CV2 1EQ
02476 785621
Free phone number for advice and support 0800 8870545
Useful Links
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Childline
NSPCC
The PANTS rule – The PANTS / Underwear rule – guidance for parents on how to talk to your child about keeping themselves safe from sexual abuse.
CEOP’s Thinkuknow
Internet Matters
Net Aware – Parents review kids’ social networks, apps and games
Minecraft – Staying safe on Minecraft
UK Safer Internet Centre – Parent controls – Parental Controls offered by your home internet provider
The following agencies are also able to offer support or information to families who may be experiencing difficulties:
Gingerbread: We provide advice and practical support for single parents. Expert advisers answer our helpline, this website is packed full of useful information and we offer training too. We also campaign to improve the lives of all single parent families. And because we’re a national charity, it’s all free.
Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting children from harm is key.
Citizens Advice Bureau: Advice on your rights; debt; housing and other legal matters.
Step Change: A team of debt experts help over 410,000 people a year across the UK to overcome their debt problems, and get their lives back on track.
Foodbank: Today people across the UK will struggle to feed themselves and their families. Redundancy, illness, benefit delay, domestic violence, debt, family breakdown and paying for the additional costs of heating during winter are just some of the reasons why people go hungry. Please do not feel embarrassed by this, contact Kate at school who can both distribute foodbank vouchers.
Change Grow Live CGL: We understand that substance misuse affects not just the individual, but the whole family. The impact upon the parents/carers and family of an individual’s substance misuse problems can also be significant. At CGL, we strive for a family focussed approach. Either at assessment or during treatment an individual client may find it useful to be accompanied by a family member either for support or in order for the worker to discuss their treatment with a family member.
Respect: men and women working together to end domestic violence Respect is a membership organisation. We develop, deliver and support effective services for: male and female perpetrators of domestic violence young people who use violence and abuse at home and in relationships men who are victims of domestic violence Local help if you or a friend are experiencing domestic violence and abuse In an emergency always dial 999 Refuges and Supported Accommodation·
Coventry Haven: – tel: 024 7644 4077 24 hours a day, or visit the website for more information - http://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/
Valley House: – tel: 024 7626 6280 during office hours or 0800 328 9084 for emergency overnight accommodation- www.valleyhouseassociation.org
Panahghar – tel: 0800 055 6519 24 hours a day, or visit the website for more information – http://www.safehouse.org.uk/
Coventry Mind: OFFERING ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IAPT - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies For further information about any of the IAPT services, please contact : Telephone: 0845 521 6100 Email: iapt@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
