Safeguarding
At St Mary's CE Academy we take the safeguarding of our children very seriously
At St Mary's CE Academy we take the safeguarding of our children very seriously
All staff and regular visitors undergo an enhanced security check to work with children and this is regularly monitored by the governors.
If you have a concern about the safety or well-being of a child you should report this to one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads in school. (Call 01462 730343 during school hours)
Sam Bishop - Designated Safeguarding Lead Joan Welch - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
sbishop@stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk jwelch@stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk
Sam Bishop - Designated Safeguarding Lead Joan Welch - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
sbishop@stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk jwelch@stmarysacademystotfold.co.uk
Emma Garside - Designated Safeguarding Governor
Emma Garside - Designated Safeguarding Governor
You can also contact the Central Bedfordshire Access and Referral Hub for children’s social care on 0300 300 8585
cs.accessandreferral@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
CBC Social Care out of hours: 0300 3008123
Local Safeguarding Children's Board: 0300 300 6455
Email: CBSCB@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
You can also contact the Central Bedfordshire Access and Referral Hub for children’s social care on 0300 300 8585
cs.accessandreferral@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
CBC Social Care out of hours: 0300 3008123
Local Safeguarding Children's Board: 0300 300 6455
Email: CBSCB@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Prevent in Education
Prevent in Education
Extremist groups know young people are using the internet much more, often unsupervised, and so use these opportunities to exploit and recruit. It is possible that your child/ren may meet with others online or visit websites that could lead them into adopting what are considered extreme views, and therefore becoming radicalised.
Extremist groups know young people are using the internet much more, often unsupervised, and so use these opportunities to exploit and recruit. It is possible that your child/ren may meet with others online or visit websites that could lead them into adopting what are considered extreme views, and therefore becoming radicalised.
Whether you want to protect your child/ren from this or you have concerns or are worried about a child at risk of being radicalised please speak with one of our Safeguarding Leads or see below for further support:
Whether you want to protect your child/ren from this or you have concerns or are worried about a child at risk of being radicalised please speak with one of our Safeguarding Leads or see below for further support:
Parent_guide_to_Prevent.pdfBedfordshire Community Health Services - 0300 555 0606
Bedford Open Door - 01234 360388 www.bedfordopendoor.org.uk
Chathealth – 07507 331450 School Nurse text support service. For young people age 11-19. For more information please visit: www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/Bedfordshire/services/school-nursing/chathealth-bedfordshire or watch our short animation: https://vimeo.com/507047916/7266be3f14
Parentline – 07507 331456 Health Visitor text support service. For more information please visit:
http://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/Bedfordshire/services/health-visiting/parentline or watch the short animation: https://vimeo.com/333146030
Bedfordshire Community Health Services - 0300 555 0606
Bedford Open Door - 01234 360388 www.bedfordopendoor.org.uk
Chathealth – 07507 331450 School Nurse text support service. For young people age 11-19. For more information please visit: www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/Bedfordshire/services/school-nursing/chathealth-bedfordshire or watch our short animation: https://vimeo.com/507047916/7266be3f14
Parentline – 07507 331456 Health Visitor text support service. For more information please visit:
http://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/Bedfordshire/services/health-visiting/parentline or watch the short animation: https://vimeo.com/333146030
All available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.30pm, except bank holidays.
All available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.30pm, except bank holidays.
da_central_beds.pdfOther Support Services
Other Support Services
Samaritans - 116 123 (24 hours) 24 hour confidential listening and support (Parents/carers included.) Email - jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans - 116 123 (24 hours) 24 hour confidential listening and support (Parents/carers included.) Email - jo@samaritans.org
Young Minds - Text YM to 85258 (free 24/7 support) if you are a young person experiencing a mental health crisis https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgenthelp/
Young Minds - Text YM to 85258 (free 24/7 support) if you are a young person experiencing a mental health crisis https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/get-urgenthelp/