At the Spires Federation we all recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We will be alert to signs of abuse and neglect and we will follow our procedures and policies to ensure that children receive effective support and protection.

We keep children safe by:

• Having an up to date child protection policy.
• Check the suitability of all our staff that work with children through stringent checking procedures.
• Have an open-door policy where concerns can be shared in confidence.
• Ensure all our staff have up-to-date child protection and safeguarding training.
• Share information with appropriate agencies if we have concerns.
• Have two identified members of staff who have responsibility for safeguarding.
• Teaching about e-safety and being vigilant for any e-safety concerns. 

What do I do if I have a concern about the safety, care or welfare of a child or young person?

If you have a concern about a child or young person, you can contact:

Our Designated Safeguarding Leaders - Miss Donna Winters. Mrs Emma Toulson and Miss Natalie Vaughan

Or you can:

• Contact the Children Services Customer Service Centre on 01522 782111.
• Contact the police on 101 or 999 if in an emergency.

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OR WELLBEING OF ANY CHILD YOU KNOW, YOU SHOULD ACT WITHOUT DELAY.

Many people worry that their concerns or suspicions may be wrong or that they are interfering unnecessarily or that someone else might report it. Our advice would be to report in any case to the school or to Lincolnshire Children’s Services where they can give advice and the professionals can process the information you have. Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility and it is always better to be safe, by reporting anything, than sorry!