‘The school ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching
environment. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, to develop
positive and healthy relationships, how to avoid situations where they might be
at risk including by being exploited.
The school also has a statutory responsibility to share any concerns it
might have about a child in need of protection with other agencies and in
particular police, health and children’s services. Schools are not able to
investigate child protection concerns but have a legal duty to refer them. In
most instances the school will be able to inform the parents/carer of its need
to make a referral. However, sometimes the school is advised by children’s
services or police that the parent/carer cannot be informed whilst they
investigate the matter or make enquires. We understand the anxiety
parents/carers understandably feel when they are not told about any concerns
from the outset. The school follows legislation that aims to act in the
interests of the child.
The school will always seek to work in partnership with parents and
other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child and family’
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