Trinity CE First School
At Trinity CE First School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child protection is one very important aspect of safeguarding. It refers to the activity which is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or at risk of suffering, significant harm.
We will usually discuss any concerns we might have about your child with you. However, there may be occasion when we need to consult with other agencies such as Children’s Services Social Care, before we contact you. We have a duty of care to your child and are legally bound to take such action.
You can find further details about these procedures by clicking the link below:
Dorset Safeguarding Children Board
At Trinity CE First School we actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
James Newbery - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jenny McMullen - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Lauren Hawkins - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Louisa Hiscock - Safeguarding Governor
Designated Teacher For Looked After Children: James Newbery
You can telephone: 01202 821704 or email: office@trinityverwood.dsat.org.uk
Operation Encompass
Operation Encompass is a national operation that directly connects the Police with schools and early years settings to secure better outcomes for children who are subject or witness to police-attended incidents of domestic abuse. Provision of support within the school/early years environment means children are better safeguarded against the short-, medium- and long-term effects of domestic abuse.
To find out more about Operation Encompass click here.
OUR KEY ADULTS ARE: Mrs Green
Mrs Hawkins
Operation Encompass Safeguarding Statement
Our school is part of Operation Encompass. This is a police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people who experience Domestic Abuse.
Operation Encompass means that the police will share information about Domestic Abuse incidents with our school soon after they have been called to a domestic incident.
All Key Adults (DSL/DDSL) have attended an Operation Encompass local briefing as well as national online training.
Our parents are fully aware that we are an Operation Encompass school.
The Operation Encompass information is stored in line with all other confidential safeguarding and child protection information.
Safeguarding Pupils
In the interests of safety, please make sure that you sign in at the school office whenever you are visiting the school site, other than to drop off or collect children. It is important that we know who is in the building in case of fire, and that we can challenge any unfamiliar adults who do not have permission to be on site. Doors are kept locked during the school day.
Our child protection policy applies to everyone in school - staff, governors and volunteers, or anyone working on behalf of the school.
Online Safety
Our children are using online sites more than ever. Therefore it is important that we ensure that they keep safe whilst using it.
Below are some useful links, sharing advice on how to keep your child safe online. Please spend some time reading the information .