Safeguarding

Hurst Knoll St James’ CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

We all share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, whether as a parent, carer or family member, a friend or neighbour, an employer, or as a paid or volunteer worker.

At Hurst Knoll St. James' there are three members of staff who are designated members of the safeguarding team. Please speak to us if you have any concerns.

Senior Designated Person

Mrs. L. Smith– Assistant Headteacher    

Additional Designated Persons

Mr. J. Hobday - Headteacher                            

Mrs. K. Pearson – Deputy Headteacher         

Governor with responsibility for child protection and safeguarding

Mrs. E. Daunt – Chair of Governors                 

Domestic Abuse- Operation Encompass

Hurst Knoll St James' is part of a project that runs jointly between schools and Greater Manchester Police. This project is called Operation Encompass. School will receive a notification of every incident that has been reported to the Police or is known to them of domestic abuse where a child is known to be living in the household. The purpose of the project is to support children who are affected by domestic abuse by ensuring that their school is informed.

This school is committed to protecting children and young people and working with partners to stop domestic abuse.

If you have any concerns, please speak to us. Our door is always open.

Tameside Safeguarding Children’s Partnership

https://www.tamesidesafeguardingchildren.org.uk/#aboutus

The local authority website is a good source of information and advice for parents and carers as well as children and young people.