Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Hanging Heaton CE (VC) J&I School
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Our primary responsibility is to ensure that all children are safe, happy, and able to learn in a secure and supportive environment. We work proactively to protect children from harm, promote their wellbeing, and help them develop the skills and confidence to stay safe both in and out of school.
All staff are trained to recognise concerns and take appropriate action. If you have any worries about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please do not hesitate to speak to us. Mrs Caspell is the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and Mr Wildey is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. Our door is always open, and we encourage parents, carers, and members of the community to share any concerns so that we can work together to keep our children safe.
If you are sad, scared or worried please speak to us.
The Desgnated Safeguarding Leader in School is Mrs Caspell.
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader in School is Mr Wildey.
Safeguarding Policy Kirklees 2025
Visitors safeguarding leaflet - HH
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We follow the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance, which sets out our responsibilities to protect pupils from harm and ensure they feel safe, supported, and listened to. This document guides our policies, staff training, and procedures, helping us create a safe learning environment where every child can thrive.
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Operation Encompass
Our school works in partnership with Operation Encompass to support children who may be affected by domestic abuse. Operation Encompass ensures that schools are informed, at the earliest opportunity, when a child has experienced or been exposed to a domestic incident. This allows us to provide timely, appropriate support to help children feel safe, understood, and cared for while in school.
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Working Together to Safeguard Children
Our school follows the Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance, which outlines how schools and other agencies must work together to protect children from harm. This document supports effective partnership working, clear responsibilities, and information sharing, ensuring that children and families receive the right help at the right time to keep them safe and well.
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Kirklees Prevent Strategy
Our school supports the Kirklees Prevent Strategy, which aims to safeguard children and young people from radicalisation and extremism. Through awareness, early intervention, and partnership working, the strategy helps schools identify and support individuals who may be vulnerable, promoting resilience, inclusion, and British values to ensure pupils feel safe and supported within our community.
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Channel
Channel is a multi-agency programme run in every local authority in England and Wales. It supports vulnerable people from being drawn into extremism and provides a range of support such as mentoring, counselling and assistance with education, employment and training. Channel focuses on early intervention to protect vulnerable people from being radicalised.
Channel may be appropriate for anyone who is vulnerable to radicalisation or being drawn into any form of extremism. Channel aims to safeguard children and adults of any faith, ethnicity or background.
Make a Channel referral:
http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/community-safety-partners/making-a-channel-referral.aspx
West Yorkshire Police:
https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/about-us/smart-cv/prevent
Report anything suspicious to the Police anti-terrorist hotline
online: https://beta.met.police.uk/
Tel: 0800 789 321
Kirklees Prevent Hub: 01924 483747
Kirklees Prevent and Chanel:
http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/community-safety-partners/prevent.aspx
Prevent Risk Assessment
Our school is committed to the Prevent Duty, which aims to safeguard children from radicalisation and extremist influences. The Prevent Duty Risk Assessment helps us identify potential risks, take appropriate preventative measures, and provide guidance and support to pupils. By promoting awareness, resilience, and a safe learning environment, we ensure every child can thrive while being protected from harmful influences.
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Child on Child Abuse Policy
Our school takes all reports of child-on-child abuse very seriously. We are committed to preventing, identifying, and responding to any harmful behaviour between pupils in a safe and supportive way. Our policy ensures that all children are treated with respect, supported appropriately, and protected from harm while promoting a culture of understanding, responsibility, and positive relationships.
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Children Looked After Policy
Our school is dedicated to supporting Children Looked After to ensure they achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. This policy sets out how we work closely with carers, social workers, and other professionals to meet each child’s individual needs, provide stability, and promote their wellbeing, learning, and personal development.
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Suicide Prevention
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Kirklees Safeguarding Children Website
Our school works closely with the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Partnership to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. The partnership provides guidance, support, and resources to help schools, families, and communities protect children from harm. You can find more information and helpful advice on their website.
Early Help
Early Help is about providing support to children and families as soon as a need or concern arises, before problems escalate. Our school works closely with families, agencies, and the community to identify issues early—whether they relate to wellbeing, learning, or safety—and provide the right support and interventions. By offering help early, we aim to prevent difficulties from becoming more serious and ensure that every child can thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.
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