Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. At Lynch Hill we ensure our safeguarding approach is child-centred and everything we do is to advocate for the well-being and safety of our children and their families.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is: Mrs J. Maule
Our Deputy DSLs are: Mrs L. Bunce, Mrs S. Das and Mrs L. Tomlinson
Our Designated Safeguarding Governor is: Ms D. Fletcher
If you wish to contact a member of the safeguarding team, you can email: safeguarding@lhspa.org.uk
Our Policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, Child Protection, the Prevent Duty and British Values are available to read by clicking on the links below.
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Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy (takes you to the Policies and Procedures page)
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British Values Policy (download)
If you have safeguarding concerns about a child in Slough, you can contact Slough Children First's Referrals and Assessment team at 01753 875362.
Alternatively, you can contact the NSPCC Helpline by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing help@NSPCC.org.uk or completing their report abuse online form.
Websites that parents may find useful are listed below:
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http://www.childnet.com/http://www.childnet.com/ for information on safe internet use
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http://www.internetmatters.org/ a not-for-profit organisation providing advice for parents on safe internet use.
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http://educateagainsthate.com/ is a government website which has advice on preventing radicalisation and extremism
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http://counterextremism.lgfl.org.uk/ is a website that has a number of helpful videos on extremism
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https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ NSPCC Online safety - great support for parents
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http://www.parentsprotect.co.uk/resources.htm - Parents Protect! Project from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation
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https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/underwear-rule/ NSPCC PANTS Campaign
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http://bbc.in/2g1Sgd1 Talking to your children about sexual abuse in an age-appropriate way