Safeguarding
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
At Montgomery we strongly recognise the need for vigilant awareness of safeguarding issues. All staff have received appropriate training and induction so they understand their roles and responsibilities and are confident about carrying them out.
Staff, pupils, parents and governors feel secure that they can raise any issues or concerns about the safety or welfare of children and know that they will be listened to and taken seriously. This is achieved by maintaining an ethos of safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children, young people and protecting staff.
We have a duty to refer and safeguarding issues to external agencies that need to be involved.
The Designated Lead for child protection is Katrina Way. The Deputy Designated Leads for child protection are Victoria Simms and Alyson Harman.
Telephone 01392 285 240
Kway@Montgomery.School
VSimms@Montgomery.School
IBruce@Montgomery.school
AHarman@Montgomery.School
Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership
It is the responsibility of all adults to ensure the safeguarding of children
If you are a visitor to the school and have concerns for a child’s welfare it is your responsibility to inform a member of staff immediately. You will be asked to fill out a safeguarding concern form which are located at the front reception desk.
If you think a child is at risk of significant harm or want to talk about your concerns about a child or family, you can contact us on 0345 155 1071. Calls are confidential and you can choose to remain anonymous. Our lines are open Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm.
If you need help outside of these hours or at weekends or bank holidays, please call our Emergency Duty Service on 0345 6000 388.
If you have concerns that a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, you should contact the Police on 999.
https://www.devonscp.org.uk/make-a-request-for-support/further-info/
Call 0345 155 1071
Supporting our Families
At Montgomery we have a dedicated team of professional who are here to support children and their families if required. We have close links to Family support workers, school nurses, health visitors and many more professional with a broad range of skills that can offer support to many families.
If you feel that you might need support with any number of situations or just a bit of advice please contact Katrina Way as the designated safeguarding lead or any of the assistant heads as deputy safeguarding leads. You may also contact any member of staff you feel comfortable with and they will be able ti support. All information shared with staff members is confidential. If that staff member is concerned for the safety of a child and then the appropriate protocols will be followed and agencies will be informed.
Links you may find useful
Exeter Children's Hub offer family support, children’s activity groups, parent workshops and much more.
Children and Family Health Devon offer a raft of information from the NHS.
https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/
Devon safeguarding children website – click below.
