Safeguarding
Protecting children is everybody's business ...
All our staff are trained in Evacuation, Invacuation and Lockdown
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is our Principal Mrs Katie Thornton
You can contact our DSL on 0161 770 5350
principal@greenacres-academy.org
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is our Vice Principal Mr Tim Roach
Greenacres Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding every child. Please refer to the following documents used in school for further information...
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Working Together to Safeguard Children
What to do if you are worried about a child
If you have any issues relating to child protection please contact:
Mrs Katie Thornton - Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead in the Academy
0161 770 5350
Katie.thornton@greenacres-academy.org
Mr Tim Roach - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the Academy
0161 770 5350
tim.roach@greenacres-academy.org
Local Authority
Useful contact numbers
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Collette Morris 0161 770 8870
Safeguarding Office (Schools & Learning) David Devane 0161 770 8868
MASH team (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) – Oldham Council, Level 5 Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham OL1 1UT Tel 0161 770 7777
Fax 0161 770 3377
Telephone numbers available in Oldham guide to making a Child Protection Referral Booklet (0161 770 3970/1).
Manchester 0161 234 5001
NSPCC
Helpline: 0808 800 5000 Email: help@nspcc.org.uk Text: 88858 (free service) Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Useful contacts
Think U Know (CEOP)Rights of Women
The Female Genital Mutilation Helpline 0800 028 3550 fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk
FGM WebApp by Coventry University
PREVENT
Safeguarding children from extremism
From 1st July 2015 all schools have a due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism and or violent extremism; this duty is known as the Prevent Duty.
Prevent is one element of the Government’s Counter Terrorism Strategy. The Prevent Strategy aims to prevent people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Institutions including schools and academies have a statutory duty to address the risk of any form of radicalisation and extremism.
Greenacres Primary Academy staff and the Governors have completed Prevent Training and/or WRAP (Working to Raise Awareness of Prevent) Training during this academic year. All staff are confident about the referral process in the academy if they suspect a student is being radicalised or drawn into extremist behaviour.
Our curriculum ensures our students have the opportunity to explore and discuss many challenges the world faces, including radicalisation and extremism. At Greenacres Primary Academy we encourage our students to think critically and explore ideas in a safe environment. We encourage our students to develop the skills, confidence and understanding to develop self-esteem and make a full and active contribution to society.
Tackling online extremism
Schools and academies across the region are supporting a new e-safety campaign to tackle online extremism and help keep children and young people safe. The internet and social media provide opportunities for those with extreme views to target young or vulnerable individuals. Communities have an important part to play and you can anonymously report illegal terrorist information, pictures or videos you have found on the internet.
Report Extremist Content
If you would like to discuss how to keep you child safe from extremism or would like any support, please contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Katie Thornton - at the Academy.
How do we raise concerns?
If the designated person receives a concern about a risk of terrorism they will contact Greater Manchester Police. The anti-terrorist hotline is 0800 789 321. If the school has a concern that an individual is being radicalised or is vulnerable to radicalisation into extremism, we will make a Channel safeguarding referral through the MASH team on 0161 770 7777.
Anti-Bullying Statement
Greenacres Primary Academy is committed to developing a learning environment where pupils' safety, health, economic well-being, enjoyment, excellence and participation in the community is promoted as an effective anti-bullying culture.
The school has a clear discipline & behaviour policy, which helps to both reduce incidences of bullying and also identify clear strategies for disciplining children who are responsible for bullying. The discipline & behaviour policy should therefore be used in conjunction with this policy when addressing any issue relating to bullying.
Mental Health and Well-Being
At Greenacres Primary Academy we believe that your child’s mental health and well-being is just as important as their physical well-being. We are committed to supporting Mental Health and Well-being and as a result this is our offer
Talking to children about mental health is a good way to get them to understand their feelings and improve their own mental health. You can find hints and tips about talking to your child regarding their mental health in this leaflet:
The Pastoral Team
If you are concerned about your child's mental health or well-being then you can speak to a member of our pastoral team
Ms Murgatroyd: Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader and MHWB first aider
Mrs Delport: MHWB first aider
Useful Documents for Families
Useful documents for staff
Online Safety for Pupils
You can also visit our very useful pages for parents on keeping your child safe online at home by clicking here Online Safety Tips for Parents.
Our recommendations...
- No devices in the bedroom – keep their phone/tablet/games consoles and charger downstairs so they aren’t tempted to stay up late playing games.
- Check out new games or websites they are asking about by going to www.commonsensemedia.org this fab website will let you search for games, apps, and films to see what the content is and if it is age appropriate for your child.
- Remind your child that when they meet people online, they can’t be sure who they really are, so it’s not safe to share personal pictures and information with them.
- Contact CEOP www.ceop.police.uk if you have any concerns about grooming, sexual abuse or exploitation.
- Remember to report any inappropriate content and or comments direct to the social network, app and/or gaming site it appears on and they will take it down and possibly ban the user from their site.
- Talk to your child about their favourite games, websites and apps to find out more about their online life. They will be more likely to come to you if they are worried about something they see or do online if you show an interest.
For help setting parental controls on all devices, go to www.parentzone.org.uk
Further links to help you keep your child safe at home are:
Domestic Abuse- advise for parents
Domestic violence and abuse
Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, or you are worried about someone who may be, help and support is available. Nobody has to go through this alone.
If there is an immediate danger or risk of harm please ring 999. If you are unable to talk, use the Silent Solution.
- Dial 999
- Listen to the questions from the 999 operator
- Respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can
- If prompted, press 55 this lets the 999 operator know it’s a genuine emergency and you’ll be put through to the police.
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme is often called ‘Clare’s Law’ after the landmark case that led to it. Clare’s Law gives any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them.
Under Clare’s Law, a member of the public can also make enquiries into the partner of a close friend or family member.
School is a safe place if you need to talk or help.
Find out how to get help in Oldham here
