Safeguarding

St Alban's CofE Primary School is committed to protecting children from harm and supporting and promoting the welfare of all children who are registered pupils.  Safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility.  We want all children and young people to feel safe, feel secure, well cared for and able to reach their full potential.

Our school adheres to all statutory guidance from the Department for Education and ensures all school staff are well trained to enable them to identify children who may be at risk and all concerns are reported to our Safeguarding Team. 

In our school the Designated Safeguarding Leads are Mrs A Gurner, Mrs K Staniforth, Mrs L Higson and Mrs R Cooper. 

If you have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child, please contact school to speak with one of our safeguarding team.

The DSAT Safeguarding Team are Mrs N Towers, Mrs A Hallewell and Mr M Wheeler.

DSAT Safeguarding Information

Rotherham Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 01709 336080

Early Help (South team) 01709 334905

What is safeguarding? 

Rotherham safeguarding partnership

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) 

Child criminal exploitation (CCE) 

Prevent duty

Female genital mutilation (FGM)

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025

Safeguarding Policy

Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy

Stay Safe on the Internet

What is Early Help? 

All families go through trying times at some point. Early Help staff will work with you at these times so that small problems don’t get bigger. They work with children, young people and families to offer support and advice when it’s most needed. They can work with you in your local area at one of their centres or even in your home.

They can help you with:

  • If you are worried about a child’s health, development or behaviour
  • If you are a child carer or young person looking to find training or further education
  • If you are a child carer or young person looking for advice on employment or benefits

 

Maybe your child or your family is, or has been, affected by domestic abuse, drugs, alcohol or crime. Or maybe you’ve had a bereavement which has made things harder.

They can provide help in a child’s early years. They also support children who are missing from school or home and give support when children or young people are involved in risky behaviour.

How can you get Early Help?  

 

Request Support

Early Help can be accessed swiftly and easily using our online referral form.

Request support

Make an Enquiry

You can contact us about a referral or if you need to talk things through.

Complete an enquiry form

Call us on 01709 334905