Safeguarding
St. Joseph's is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our children within school.
Who do I go to if I have a concern?
St Joseph's have a team of Child Protection officers
Mrs Clare Barker - Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Caroline Rice - Deputy Headteacher, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr David Farmer - Deputy Headteacher, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Miss Sharon Ford - Class teacher, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Ann Hollingsworth - OOSC manager, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Jacqui Valentine - Learning Mentor, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Andrew Wastall - Safeguarding governor
Safeguarding policies
The safeguarding and welfare of our children is the responsibility of all of us; staff, Governors and parents alike.
Please click here to access our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 2024-25 and there is a lot of useful information and advice available on the website parentinfo - Help and advice for families in a digital world.
Online safety
The world in which we live in is largely based around the digital world and there are many occasions when the children will be accessing content online, through many different devices and platforms.
Below are some links to useful websites to support with keeping your children safe online.
NSPCC Keeping children safe online
CEOP - U think you know website
Safer internet - guides and resources for parents
Useful links
Domestic violence
If you would like further support or information about domestic violence and abuse please go to Domestic violence and abuse (leeds.gov.uk)
NSPCC
The dedicated and confidential NSPCC helpline – Report Abuse in Education can be reached on 0800 136 663 or by email at help@nspcc.org.uk.
The NSPCC have introduced a new Report Remove tool whereby children, young people and adults can report nude images of them that are circulating social media and ensure they are taken down.This can be a significant issue for some of our CYP and schools therefore it has been advised that this information should be included on our website so that children, parents and staff are all aware of this.
The tool can be accessed here.