If you are concerned about a child, please make a factual record of your concern. Include day, date, time and concern. You must share your concerns without delay to one of the following designated safeguarding leads. Our Safeguarding Staff can be contacted during office hours on 01282 426938.
Name | Position | Contact details |
Mrs. S. Colbeck | Headteacher and Main Designated Safeguarding Lead | 01282 426938 |
Mrs. H. Webb | Pupil and Family Support Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | 01282 426938 |
Mrs. A. Malcolm | Assistant Headteacher and and Back-up Designated Safeguarding Lead | 01282 426938 |
Mrs. C. Haworth | Assistant Headteacher and Back-up Designated Safeguarding Lead | 01282 426938 |
Mrs. N. Pound | Pupil and Family Support Lead and Back-up Designated Safeguarding Lead | 01282 426938 |
Mr. A. Sanderson | Year 6 Teacher and Online Safety Lead; Back-up Designated Safeguarding Lead | 01282 426938 |
Rebecca Birtwistle | Head of Safeguarding, Romero Catholic Academy Trust | 01282 855500 |
Sharing information - Our Obligations
There may be times when the person you talked to has to share information.
This includes:
• if they think a child is at risk of harm
• if they think an adult is at risk of harm
• if they think the information could help prevent or detect a serious crime
We have a duty to protect children and young people from harm caused by neglect or abuse. This includes investigating any allegations that a child might be being neglected or abused, and if necessary, take appropriate action to protect the child.
If you have a concern that is out of school hours or you would like to make a referral directly to children’s services, please use the details below:
Lancashire County Council | Children's Service Contact: Phone: 0300 123 6720 Email: FIS@lancashire.gov.uk | Out of hours contact: Phone: 0300 123 6722 |
IF A CHILD IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 999
If you have concerns about a member of staff’s conduct towards a child, in the first instance, please contact Mrs. Colbeck, Headteacher.. If the concern relates to the headteacher please contact the chair of governors and or the head of safeguarding at Romero Catholic Academy. There is also a Local Authority Designated Officer who you can speak to, below are the details for the LADO in Lancashire:
01772 536694