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What to do if you are concerned about a child
If you have any concerns about a child, you can call Derby Social Care (Initial Response Team) on 01332 641172. Alternatively, you may speak to your child’s teacher or one of the adults named below. All information will be treated confidentially, and we will not reveal your name to any other parent.
Staff are trained to pass information on to the DSLs mentioned above, and there are clear forms and procedures within school for doing this. The DSLs will then discuss the issue and decide on what course of action to take, which may include a referral to e.g. social care.
For Safeguarding concerns during school hours, please contact us on:
01332 291140
and ask to speak to one of the Safeguarding Team:
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Helen Phillips (Headteacher)
Deputy DSL: Amanda Carvell (Pastoral Manager)
Deputy DSL: Lisa Kay (Deputy Head)
Deputy DSL: Helen Cavanagh (Assistant Head & SENDCO)
Deputy DSL: Sarah Ferguson (Assistant Head)
You are able to make referrals to Children’s Social Care if necessary, but you must always inform the DSL(Designated Safeguarding Lead) or DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) as soon as possible after doing so.
Children’s Social Care First Response: 01332 641172
For Safeguarding concerns out of school hours, or in the event of a school closure, please contact us at:
safeguarding@arboretum.derby.sch.uk
A member of the safeguarding team will regularly check these e-mails during the weekend and school holidays
Out of Hours Careline: 01332 786968
CEOP
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button on our Homepage, or using the link below.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.
