Safeguarding

As a Church School we believe the dignity of the individual is paramount and this basic belief is at the heart of all we do. Every child and adult in school has the right to feel safe, be protected from any situation or practice that results in physical or psychological harm, to know they will be listened to and be assured that their concerns will be taken seriously and acted on.

Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 gives maintained schools a statutory duty to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and have due regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

We recognise our legal and moral duty to promote our children’s well-being, protect them from harm and respond to child abuse. The school follows statutory guidance, “Keeping Children Safe in Education” (September 2021), to secure the safety and well-being of all our pupils. Safeguarding children is the responsibility of everyone involved with the children at ‘The Ellis‘ and this includes volunteers and governors. If we suspect that a child’s well-being is, or is likely to be harmed, or that a child is being neglected we will act appropriately, in line with the procedures and guidance issued by Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board.

The DFE has recommended we share this guidance to all parents on sexual harassment.

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/report/talking-to-your-child-about-online-sexual-harassment-a-guide-for-parents/

www.safeguardingchildrenbarnsley.com

Keeping Children Safe in Education - September 2025

• If a child is in immediate danger call 999.

• If you have a safeguarding concern, speak to our Safeguarding Leads above in the first instance. Do this immediately. Do not leave a concern.

• Staff MUST report any concerns on the schools Child Protection Online Management System (CPOMS) and alert one of the Safeguarding leads.

• Visitors and volunteers to school should report any concerns to the member of staff they are supporting or one of the Safeguarding Leads.

• Our Safeguarding Leads will ensure concerns are actioned and will contact relevant agencies if needed.

• Social Care – If you are worried about a child’s safety and need help from social care, call the social care screening team 01226 772423 (AFTER 5PM – Call the duty team on 01226 787789)

• Safeguarding Unit If you have a safeguarding concern – call the Local Designated Safeguarding Officer (LADO) on 01226 772400