Safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
At Woodmansterne, the Designated Safeguarding Lead is the Headteacher Clare Goldsmith.
School Contact
If you are a professional seeking information about a particular child or you wish to discuss a safeguarding matter relating to a child at Woodmansterne Primary School, then please use the contact information below.
School Office 01737 353120 and ask to speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Email dsl@wps.org.uk
Children's Services Contact Details
If you have an immediate concern about the safety of a child or young person you should contact the relevant council. Please contact 999 if you believe that a child or young person is at risk of immediate harm or danger and you require an urgent response.
Surrey Contact - the Surrey Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPA).
Telephone 0300 470 9100
01483 517898 (out of hours hosted by the emergency duty team)
E-mail cspa@surreycc.gov.uk
Website https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/.../contact-childrens-services
Sutton Contact - the Children's First Contact Service (CFCS)
Telephone 020 8770 6001
E-mail CFCS@Sutton.gov.uk
Website Children's First Contact Service (CFCS) - Sutton Council
Croydon Contact - the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) team
Telephone 020 8255 2888
Out of hours 020 8726 6400
Website Report a concern about a child | Croydon Council
School Policies
Read our full Safeguarding Policy and our Online Safety Policy, plus the Department for Education's policy on 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.
Safeguarding Curriculum
Click here to see our safeguarding curriculum map. In addition to our curriculum coverage, we have regular visitors and special assemblies on safety matters and from partner organisations.
Online Safety
Online Safety Leader:
Miss French - Computing and Online Safety Lead
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Online Safety Newsletters Academic Year 2023-24
Links for Children
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You can call free on 0800 111111. Whatever your worry, Childline is here for you. |
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Call our free 24/7 emotional wellbeing and mental health crisis line. Available for young people aged 6 years and over, their families and carers within Surrey |
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You can talk to any adult in school, we are all here for you. Don't forget your worry bubble or Ask-It Basket. If you want to email a member of the safeguarding team please use dsl@wps.org.uk |
Links for Parents
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Contact CEOP if you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with your child online |
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Advice about key social media platforms and apps including TikTok, WhatsApp and Snapchat |
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Tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep your child safe online |
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The NSPCC's website has some great advice on bullying and cyberbullying |
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Call our free 24/7 emotional wellbeing and mental health crisis line. Available for young people aged 6 years and over, their families and carers within Surrey |
Early Help
At Woodmansterne Primary School
· We recognise that life can be full of challenges and that we all need help, support or guidance at some point in our lives.
· We recognise that sometimes the challenges that children & parents/carers face, may be, or feel, overwhelming
· We recognise that early intervention or Early Help at these challenging times can help our children feel safe, supported and settled
· We believe that Early Help means providing support as soon as a problem emerges, at any point in a child’s life
· We know that providing Early Help is more effective in promoting the welfare and positive wellbeing of children, than reacting later.
At Woodmansterne we know that any child may benefit from Early Help. We are also aware of the potential increase in need for those children who:
· have a disability, certain health conditions or who have specific additional needs
· have special educational needs (whether or not they have a statutory Education, Health and Care Plan)
· are Young Carers
· are showing signs of being drawn into anti-social or criminal behaviour, including gang involvement and association with organised crime groups
· are frequently missing from home
· are at risk of modern slavery, trafficking or exploitation
· are at risk of being radicalised or exploited
· are in a family circumstance which presents challenges for the child, such as drug and alcohol misuse, adult mental health issues or domestic abuse
· are misusing drugs or alcohol themselves
· have returned home to their family from care
· are privately fostered
· have a parent/carer in custody
What ‘Early Help’ looks like at Woodmansterne
· Social, emotional or mental health support for your child
· Behaviour support
· Bereavement support (signposting)
· SEN support and advice
· Targeted in school interventions
· Signposting to other agencies or foodbanks
· Referrals to outside ‘expert’ agencies
· Early Help Assessments or Team Around the Family support
· Graded Care Profile 2 to help identify specific needs and the best support plan
· Links with Your Sanctuary & the Women’s Centre for domestic abuse support & counselling
If you think that your child would benefit from accessing ‘Early Help’ support in school or you would be interested in knowing more about how we can support you or your family, please contact:
Mrs Snell, Wellbeing Lead, on 01737 353120
Alternatively you may like to contact Surrey's Family Help Hub which is a new service providing information, advice and support for families:
https://www.surreysfamilyhelphub.org.uk/
Or the Surrey Family Information Service which is an information and signposting service for families with children aged 0-25 years.