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Oreston Community Academy

Oreston Community Academy

Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Oreston 

At Oreston Community Academy, we are committed to our moral and statutory duty to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. Our caring, sensitive and considered approach ensures all children feel supported, listened to and know that their welfare is of the upmost importance.

All staff and volunteers have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm, and ensuring a child’s welfare is paramount. Any adult who has contact with our children has been properly vetted and deemed suitable to work and support children. They are trained to undertake their safeguarding responsibilities effectively. They are highly vigilant and quick to report any concerns they have about a child's well-being. Children know they can talk about their worries to an adult they trust.

At Oreston Community Academy, we will always talk with parents if concerns have been noted and will keep them informed should we feel it is necessary for us to report these concerns to another agency.

Key Personnel

If you have any queries or concerns regarding the safety of a child either inside or outside of school, you can contact via the following email address:  leaders@ore.westst.org.uk

Designated Safeguarding Lead:

  • Mrs. Amy Chivers (Headteacher)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:

  • Mrs. Lindsay Greenway (Deputy Headteacher)
  • Mrs. Susanne Parker (EYFS/Family support)
  • Mr. Ethan De Salis (SENDCO)
  • Mrs. Vicky Keating-Brown (Attendance Adminstrator) 

All staff who are employed within the school are required to adhere to our 'Safeguarding Code of Conduct'. This code is designed to give clear guidance on the standards of behaviour all school staff are expected to observe at all times to ensure the safeguarding of our children.

 

If you have any concerns about a child and are not able to speak to a Safeguarding officer at school, call the 'Families First' team on 01752 668000 and a social worker will be able to support you.

Key Documents and Sources of Information

Oreston Community Academy and the Westcountry Schools Trust fully recognises its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements within our school to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm.  We also follow safer recruitment practices when appointing new staff and volunteers. Our staff undertake annual training in this area to ensure the welfare and safety of our children remains paramount.

We have a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy that applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school.

Useful Links and Publications 

Our key principles:

  1. Children have a right to be safe.
  2. Adults have a duty of care to protect children
  3. Parents have a right to be informed.

What to do if a child discloses abuse (‘The five Rs’)

  • RECEIVE the information. Listen carefully and do not ask leading questions
  • RESPOND to the child. Let them know what you are going to do next
  • REPORT the disclosure as soon as possible to the DSL or DDSL using CPOMS
  • REFER to Social Care without delay – the DSL should do this
  • RECORD fully and accurately, as soon as possible afterwards

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024

Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment 

  • Brook Sexual Health and Wellbeing Free, high-quality elearning to empower, support and encourage professionals to deliver effective Relationships and Sex Education (RSE).

Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership

http://www.plymouthscb.co.uk/

E-mail: pscp@plymouth.gov.uk

Phone: 01752 304177

NSPCC

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

Everything we do protects children today and prevents abuse tomorrow, to transform society for every childhood.

Talk PANTS Resource Sheet

  1. Safeguarding policy
    pdf
  2. WeST-Whistleblowing-Policy
    pdf
  3. Volunteer policy
    pdf
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