Safeguarding
Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at Armitage CE Primary School, we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.
The best interests of the children will always be our priority. As such, there are times we will need to record, monitor and share information with other agencies. We will share concerns about our pupils with the child’s parents/carers unless we have reason to believe that such a move would not be in the child’s best interest.
At Armitage CE Primary School we are committed to ensuring the safety of all of our children with rigorous policies and procedures in place.
Childline - Giving help and advice
Childline is a free service for children and young people. It is available to every child and young person. Whatever problems or dangers they're facing, they are there to listen.
Childline is free to contact on 0800 1111. Childline counsellors are available to take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from children and young people under 19.
Childline counsellors are also available to speak to online through 1-2-1 chat and via email.
Every Childhood is Worth Fighting For
NSPCC is the leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. We help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening.
The number for children to call if they need support is 0800 136 663
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
The online world can but a fun, educational and exciting world but sometimes children need help and protection against risks that present themselves.
CEOP helps keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. They help thousands of children and young people every year, as well as their parents and carers.