Safeguarding
At Holycroft Primary School, as part of Northern Star Academies Trust, we are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of every pupil. Our rigorous approach ensures a safe and nurturing environment through robust policies, continuous staff training, and open communication. We prioritise the physical and emotional wellbeing of our pupils and work collaboratively with parents and carers to create a secure space where all children can thrive and succeed.
Meet our Safeguarding Team:
If you have any concerns about a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team.
You can contact the school office at any time if you need to speak to a member of the safeguarding team.
What should I do if I have a safeguarding concern?
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, please:
Speak to a member of our safeguarding team
Contact the school office
Seek advice from a safeguarding organisation if needed
You can also contact:
NSPCC helpline
Childline for confidential support
We take all safeguarding concerns seriously and will act quickly to support children and families.
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Online Safety
Keeping children safe online is an important part of safeguarding.
At school, children learn how to:
Stay safe online
Recognise unsafe situations
Protect their personal information
Speak to an adult if something worries them online
Parents can find helpful advice from:
UK Safer Internet Centre
CEOP
We encourage families to talk regularly about online safety at home.
Safeguarding in Our School
To keep children safe we:
Ensure all staff have safeguarding training
Carry out DBS checks for staff and volunteers
Monitor visitors entering the school
Maintain secure entry systems
Teach children how to stay safe
Work with external agencies when needed
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Safeguarding Through the Curriculum
Children learn about safety through our curriculum including:
PSHE lessons
Online Safety lessons
Anti-Bullying Week
Safer Internet Day
Wellbeing and mental health activities
Children are encouraged to:
Speak to trusted adults
Respect others
Stay safe online
Make safe choices
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Supporting children's emotional wellbeing is an important part of safeguarding.
At our school we support pupils through:
Pastoral care
Wellbeing activities
Emotional literacy lessons
Staff who children can talk to
Parents may also find support from organisations such as YoungMinds.
Stay Safe - Information for Children
At our school we want everyone to feel safe, happy and listened to.
If something worries you, remember:
You can talk to a trusted adult.
Trusted adults in school include:
Teachers
Teaching assistants
Lunchtime staff
The safeguarding team
You can also get help from:
Childline
NSPCC
Remember:
It is always OK to ask for help.
Whistleblowing procedures
Any concerns about inappropriate conduct in school by members of staff or visitors must be taken to the Head of Academy or a member of the Safeguarding team immediately. If you do not feel you can take your concern to those people, please either:
The Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of Trustees via NSAT Business Centre, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QN, or by emailing governance@nsat.org.uk.
Free confidential advice about whistleblowing can also be obtained from Protect.