Safeguarding

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play.

In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all at St Augustine’s ensure the approach is child-centred. This means that St Augustine’s considers, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

St Augustine’s recognises that no single practitioner can have a full picture of a child’s needs and circumstances. If children and families are to receive the right help at the right time, everyone who comes into contact with them has a role to play in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.

Children are encouraged to TALK about any concerns that they have. Regular opportunities in assembly, PSHE and class are taken to teach the children how to be safe.

The purpose of safeguarding children is to:

  • Protect them from abuse, maltreatment and exploitation.
  • Prevent anything from harming their health or development.
  • Ensure they can grow up under safe and effective care.
  • Take action to ensure they have the best outcomes in life.

As part of our Safeguarding offer, St Augustine’s and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi Academy Trust (OLoL CAMT) have a team of people who lead on safeguarding our students, they are our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).

St Augustine’s DSLs are also the people who will support with any concerns raised around children’s health, wellbeing and safety, as described above. If you have a concern regarding the wellbeing, health, development, relationships or safety of a child, please use the contact details below.

Early Help Support

Please find some useful clips so you know where you can find help, if you need it:

Animations​

Long animation in English : (1 min 11 seconds) https://youtu.be/MnxASqGmXMo​

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Short animation in English: (33 seconds) https://youtu.be/M8OUJCMUAC4​

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Short animation in Urdu: (32 seconds) https://youtu.be/LQZKAv0x1wQ​

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Short animation in Arabic (42 seconds)  https://youtu.be/9HaWROLXkjw​

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Short animation in Romanian https://youtu.be/PPvbThv9L6w​

 Easy Read Strategy with Voice overs​

Early Help Strategy Easy Read in Arabic https://youtu.be/WW8ge3LxVF0​

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Early Help Strategy Easy Read in Urdu  https://youtu.be/9Y1stxAQ9cA​

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Early Help Strategy Easy Read in Romanian https://youtu.be/8xBP44Zj1_4​

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Early Help Strategy Easy Read in English https://youtu.be/ZaS77TzzNRM

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) contact details:

Mrs F Moore, Headteacher (Lead DSL)
Tel: 0115 9156995
Email: frances.moore@st-augustines.nottingham.sch.uk
Ms E Burrows Office Manager  (Deputy DSL)
Tel: 0115 9156995
Email: emma.burrows@st-augustines.nottingham.sch.uk
Mrs. J. Welsh,  Chair of Governors (Nominated child protection governor)
Tel: 0115 9156995
Email: julie.welsh@st-augustines.nottingham.sch.uk

Safeguarding hotline number for OLoL:
Tel: 01158550557
This will be diverted to our safeguarding team between 9am-3pm weekdays, and will send a voicemail to the safeguarding team outside of these times.

 

Moira Dales (Trust Safeguarding Lead)
Tel:07852133114
Email: m.dales@ololcatholicmat.co.uk

 

Children and Families Direct
Nottingham City’s Children and Families Direct is the easiest way to access support and safeguarding services within Nottingham City.
Tel: 0115  8764800
Email: candfdirect@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Caroline Hose (Nottingham City Designated Officer (LADO))
Tel: 0115 8765501
Email: caroline.hose@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

 

Tackle Child Abuse – An England wide campaign to help you recognise the signs of child abuse and neglect. Supporting you to report your concerns.

https://tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk/

Childline
Tel: 0800 1111

NSPCC
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Kooth
Online support for Y6+ children
www.kooth.com

Contextual Safeguarding

Contextual Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and the school is committed to promoting the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of all children. We recognise that safeguarding concerns can occur both within the home and in the wider community, and that some children may be more vulnerable to harm or exploitation. The school works proactively to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued, listened to, and able to speak to trusted adults about any worries or concerns. Through effective partnership working with families, external agencies, and the local community, the school aims to identify risks early, respond appropriately, and support children to remain safe both online and offline.

Contextual Safeguarding Risks

  • Neglect and physical chastisement.
  • Child-on-child abuse and unhealthy relationships.
  • Criminal exploitation, sexual exploitation, and online abuse.
  • Children going missing from home or education.
  • Risks linked to gangs and serious violence.
  • Risks linked to radicalisation and extremism.
  • Safeguarding concerns in public places and the local community.
  • Trafficking and modern slavery.
  • Harmful sexual behaviour.
  • Extra-familial harm affecting children in and outside school.

The school will:

  • Provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all pupils.
  • Assess risks that children may face both inside and outside of school through pupil voice, parent voice, and partnership working with local agencies.
  • Promote a culture where children feel safe to speak to trusted adults about worries or concerns.
  • Support pupils to identify trusted adults and safe places through activities such as safety mapping.
  • Share relevant information during social care assessments so that wider environmental risks and safeguarding concerns can be fully considered.
  • Provide workshops, guidance, and leaflets for parents and the wider community on recognising signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, online risks, and how to report concerns.