Safeguarding

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Coppull St John’s CE Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. We are fully committed to providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment where all pupils feel valued, respected and protected.

Our safeguarding arrangements are in line with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and reflect local procedures set by Lancashire safeguarding partners.

All staff, governors and volunteers receive regular safeguarding training and understand their duty to identify and report concerns.

If you are worried about a child…

If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately via the school office.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

You can also contact Lancashire County Council Children’s Services directly on:
0300 123 6720 (Out of hours: 0300 123 6722)

Designated Safeguarding Leads

Our trained safeguarding team is:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Miss Stone

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs):
Mrs Marston
Mr Peters

If you have any concerns, no matter how small they may seem, please speak to a member of the safeguarding team.

Early Help and Family Support

We recognise that families sometimes need additional support. Early help can prevent concerns from escalating and ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

We work closely with Lancashire Family Hubs, including services in the Chorley area. Family Hubs provide:

Parenting advice and courses
Support for babies and young children
SEND support
Health visitor and midwife services
Emotional wellbeing support
Advice on family challenges

Families can contact their local Chorley Family Hub directly or speak to school for help with referrals.

Additional support is also available through local charities and early help services. Please contact the school office if you would like guidance.

Online Safety

Keeping children safe online is a key priority. Pupils are taught how to stay safe online through our curriculum, and we work with parents to promote safe and responsible technology use at home.

If you are concerned about online exploitation or abuse, you can report directly to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection).

Children can also contact Childline on 0800 1111 for confidential support.

Operation Encompass

Coppull St John’s CE Primary School is part of Operation Encompass.

Operation Encompass is a national initiative that supports children who may have been exposed to domestic abuse. Through this partnership, the police will inform our school, prior to the start of the next school day, if a child has been involved in or exposed to a domestic abuse incident.

This information is shared confidentially with our Designated Safeguarding Lead so that we can provide appropriate support, care and understanding for the child during the school day.

We are committed to ensuring that children feel safe, supported and listened to, and Operation Encompass helps us to respond quickly and sensitively to children who may be experiencing difficulties at home.

If you would like more information about Operation Encompass, please contact the school office.