St Mary's Catholic Primary Schools Trust

Safeguarding

We believe that it is always unacceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people, by a commitment to practice that protects them.

We recognise that:

The welfare of the child is paramount
All children, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial heritage, religious belief, sexual orientation, or identity, have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse
The school policy applies to all children and young people
Working in partnership with children, young people, their parents/carers and other agencies is essential in promoting young peoples welfare

The school policy applies to all staff, including senior managers and boards of trustees, paid staff, volunteers and sessional workers, agency staff, students or anyone acting on behalf of St Mary's Primary Schools Trust. We review our child protection policy and protocol at least annually to ensure they are still relevant and effective.

Safeguarding Officers

Infant School

DSL: Miss V Mitchell and MrsJ Charlesworth

Deputy DSLs: Mr A Francios Williams, Miss S Garner, Mrs Z Fernandes, Mrs C D'souza

Junior School

DSL: Miss S Fizul and Mrs D O'Donnell

Deputy DSLs: Mr G Chappel, Mrs S Ifil, Mrs S Davis

Useful Numbers

If you have any concerns about a child, please contact the school office and request to speak to a DSL, tell any member of staff office@st-marys-inf.croydon.ch.uk

LADO (Local authority designated officer)

Croydon LADO is:

Jane Rowe

Email: jane.rowe@croydon.gov.uk

Tel: 0208 726 6000 ext 84343

MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub):

For urgent child protection matters requiring immediate attention: Tel: 0208 255 2888 (9-5pm)

Out of Hours line: 020 8726 6400 (5pm-9am)

Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP)

Website: https://croydonlcsb.org.uk/

Safeguarding learning & development

Email: CSCP@croydon.gov.uk