LIPA School
Learning through the creative and performing arts
Safeguarding
LIPA School is dedicated to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff, governors, volunteers, and visitors to uphold this commitment by fostering a vigilant and safe environment. Central to this is our collective responsibility to act safely and to address any inappropriate behaviour whenever it arises.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed through the policies page *here*
KEY SAFEGUARDING STAFF
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss M Beechey
Head Teacher – Mrs C McKendrick
Deputy DSLs – Mrs C McKendrick, Miss H Sutton, Mr M Langley, Miss F McGlynn, Mrs D Thompson, Mrs G Lloyd
Contact the safeguarding team – safeguarding@lipaprimary.org
LIVERPOOL’S CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE
0151 459 2606
Liverpool’s Children’s Social Care offers support and guidance for families to ensure that all children are safe and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. If you require any support for your family or you have any concerns regarding a child, the telephone number and link can be used to seek advice and support.
https://liverpool.gov.uk/children-and-families/childrens-social-care/
SAFEGUARDING RESOURCES for children
CEOP Online Resources for Young People
A website designed by young people for use by young people on staying safe
http://www.ayph-behealthy.org.uk/
A leaflet from Barnardos - Be aware, stay alert, keep safe!
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/spot_the_signs_cyp.pdf
A mini booklet about Child Sexual Exploitation
http://safeguardingni.org/sites/default/files/sites/default/files/imce/CSE%20Kids%20Leaflet.pdf
Healthy Relationship Checklist
http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk/worried-about-abuse#relationship-checklist
A booklet of creative writing by young people who are at risk of, or who have experience of, sexual exploitation
Your Guide. Sex, Secrets and Lies.
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/_sex__secrets_and_lies__brochure_-_english_version.pdf
SAFEGUARDING RESOURCES for Parents
https://www.safeguardingresourcehub.co.uk/ -
Advice for parents about talking to your child about creating, sending or receiving explicit images:
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/help-and-advice/for-parents/talking-about-sex/sexting/sexting_wda96795.html
An e-learning tool for parents and carers:
https://keepthemsafe.safeguardingchildrenea.co.uk/
Support for parents and carers
http://www.paceuk.info/
This pack offers guidance on how to approach discussions with children about commercial content online:
http://www.mediasmart.org.uk/parents/digital_pack
Back to school basics for digital families:
http://www.slideshare.net/uKnowKids/back-to-schoolbasicsfordigitalfamilies-slideshare
Facebook privacy settings:
http://internet-safety.yoursphere.com/2013/01/facebooks-new-privacy-settings/
Top tips for iPhone, Blackberry, Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, iPad and iPod touch:
http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/parents/parental-controls.aspx
Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) Centre website for parents and carers:
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Information for keeping your child safe online:
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
OPERATION ENCOMPASS
We participate in a project in partnership with Merseyside Police called Operation Encompass alongside all other schools in Liverpool. The project, aims to support children who are affected by domestic abuse. Each school has a member of staff (key adult) who is trained to liaise with the police, when required, whilst ensuring support is available to the child. If you would like to speak to someone further about the project or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Key Adult, Miss Beechey (m.beechey@lipaprimary.org)