Safeguarding

Safeguarding

Care of your child is extremely important to us. Every school in Derbyshire is required to follow a set procedure in cases of suspected child abuse. All Headteachers are expected to refer any concerns to the Social Services Department for further investigation so that children at risk can be identified quickly. When a school refers a concern about a pupil to Social Services Department it is not accusing parents of abuse but simply following Derbyshire Child Protection Procedure by passing on required information.

Speedwell Infant School has a culture of listening to children. Mrs Moore is the School named designated lead professional for Safeguarding.

We are very proud to announce that in July 2015 the school was awarded the ‘Derbyshire STOP Anti-Bullying Award’ by Derbyshire County Council. A copy of the certificate can by viewed here.

Are you worried about
online sexual abuse
or the way someone
has been communicating
with you online?

Please Click on the Button Below

Safeguarding Related Poliices

Internet Safety Whilst Working With Your Children At Home

While children are off school it is likely they will be using the internet at home.  The links below take you to activities to do with your child to help them stay safe on the internet.  They will have learnt about internet safety at school, so this will help remind them how to keep safe.  Click on the link for your child's age:

NSPCC

A link to the NSPCC can be found here, whilst direct links to ‘Share Aware’ and ‘Net Aware’ can be found  via the buttons below.

Concerns

If you have concerns about the well being of a child, do talk to Mrs Moore, Mrs Cowell or Miss Clark or ring Derbyshire County Council’ ‘Starting Point’ which is a service staffed by professionals who will listen, advise, and take action if necessary.

There is also lots of information on the Derbyshire Safeguarding board website: www.derbyshirescb.org.uk

  • For URGENT referrals ring: 01629 533190
  • For advice about a child ring: 01629 533353
Are you worried about your own mental health or feeling stressed?
Qwell offer online counselling and well-being support for adults.  Click on this link to find out more and access support: https://www.qwell.io