If you believe that a child is in immediate danger from significant harm, dial 999 to report it to the Police

If you are concerned about a child and they are not in immediate danger, you can call 0300 131 2131 to talk anonymously to a North Yorkshire duty Social Worker or call the NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or email: help@NSPCC.org.uk.

The school will, in most circumstances, endeavour to discuss all concerns with parents about their child/ren.  However, there may be exceptional circumstances when the school will discuss concerns with Social Care and/or the Police without parental knowledge (in accordance with Child Protection procedures).  The school will, of course, always aim to maintain a positive relationship with all parents.  The school’s child protection policy is available on request from the school office or can be viewed by clicking on the link under Important Documents below.

What can I do if I am worried about a child?

If you believe that a child is in immediate danger from significant harm, dial 999 to report it to the Police

If you are concerned about a child and they are not in immediate danger, you can call 01609 780780 to talk anonymously to a North Yorkshire duty Social Worker or call the NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or email: help@NSPCC.org.uk.

If you are worried about any child you can fill in the online referral form.

If parents, staff or volunteers have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, the main point of contact in school is our Headteacher, Mr Wood who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, or Mr Sargent, who is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. The governor with responsibility for overseeing child protection matters is Mrs Nicola Atkinson, who can be contacted via the school office or on natkinson@goathland.n-yorks.sch.uk. Staff should use CPOMs to record any concern; the paper-based reporting system is still in place if it can’t be accessed for any reason, or for visitors.

This is in line with our child protection policy, but if you do not feel able to talk to school staff, or are unable to contact staff for any reason, then you should telephone the North Yorkshire Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST) on 01609 536993.

If your concern is about a member of staff, you should contact the Headteacher, Mr Andrew Wood in confidence. If you are not able to speak to him for any reason, you can contact the duty Local Area Designated Officer (LADO) on 01609 798005.  If the concern is about the Headteacher, you can contact the Chair of Governors, Mr Nick Chambers on nchambers@goathland.n-yorks.sch.uk, or contact the LADO as above on 01609 798005 or lado@northyorks.gov.uk

The school uses CPOMS for recording and monitoring child protection, safeguarding, pastoral and welfare issues. Staff use the safeguarding procedures described in our school policy, and ensure that all concerns are shared on the same day with the Safeguarding Lead, her deputy, and other relevant members of staff.

The Designated Teacher for Looked After Children is Headteacher Mr Wood.

The Attendance Lead is Headteacher Mr Wood; Deputy Attendance Lead is Mr Sargent.