The Compass School Designated Safeguarding staff
The Compass School is committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding our pupils. If you have any worries, concerns or queries regarding the safety and wellbeing of any child within our school please relay your concerns to the members of the safeguarding team shown below:
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Beth Mackenzie | Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead Designated Teacher for LAC |
| Catharine Wensley | Headteacher & Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead |
| Katy Corleys | Welfare Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead |
| Angie Roques | Chair of Local Governing Body |
| Suzanne Yeomans | Safeguarding Governor |
Safeguarding the wellbeing of our students is the responsibility of EVERYONE at The Compass School. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors, trustees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. If you are worried about any child in our school and think that they may be the victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty, then please speak to a member of our team who then ensure appropriate next steps are then taken.
If you are worried that a child, young person or adult is at risk of abuse, harm or neglect, please call Havering MASH Child Protection Team. Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) – 01708 433222. Out of hours/weekends – 01708 433999. In an emergency please dial 999.
Other numbers of use:
- NSPCC 0808 9005000
- Childline 0800 1111
- The Samaritans 116 123
Schools and their staff form part of the wider safeguarding system for children. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in keeping them safe. To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals must ensure their approach is child-centred. This means that they must always consider what is in the best interests of the child.
At The Compass School our role is to meet the safeguarding and child protection needs of pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Our trust safeguarding policy provides further information on online safety, emotional and mental health, sexual and criminal exploitation, FGM, domestic abuse, homelessness and the impact of radical influences. We recognise our pupils’ additional vulnerabilities in all situations; in particular the local context within which The Compass School seeks to protect its pupils, and of which it is particularly mindful, is gang rivalry/county lines and potential sexual exploitation.
Our Safeguarding Policy ensures that all staff in our school, including non-teaching staff, are clear about the actions necessary with regard to a child protection issue. Its aims are:
- to raise the awareness of all staff and identify responsibility in reporting possible cases of abuse;
- to ensure effective communication between all staff when dealing with child protection issues;
- to lay down the correct procedures for those who encounter an issue of child protection.
The MARF (multi agency referral form) enables families and the school to refer themselves for support. The referral is discussed by a panel of professionals who determine, with school and the family, what the most beneficial support would be. The support could involve Health, Social Care services or a variety of other agencies.
Further Information
- Please read the attached document regarding Child Protection Procedures at our school.
- Our Trust Policy is available to read from this link – Unity Schools Partnership Safeguarding Policy.
- Read the latest statutory guidance from the Department for Education – Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSiE)
Resources and Support
Havering Safeguarding Partnership
Visit their website for details on how to make a referral if you have concerns about a young person.
Link: Home – Havering (safeguardinghavering.org.uk)
Please click on the link for further information.
Please read the attached Child Protection Procedures for further information.