Safeguarding children is paramount in our school, and we work with a range of agencies to support our pupils and their families including: social care, Plymouth Safeguarding Board, Parent Partnership, The Excellence Cluster, the local police and the Family Intervention Project.
Operation Encompass
Oakwood Primary are proud to be part of Operation Encompass, as are all of the Discovery MAT schools.
If police are called to an incident of domestic abuse and any children in the household have experienced the incident, the police will inform the key adult in school (usually the designated safeguarding lead) before the child or children arrive at school the following day.
If your concern is more urgent, you can contact MASH to report your concerns.
The number is: 01752 668000 Out of hours 01752 346984
For more information: www.plymouth.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies/supportparentsandfamilies
If you are worried or concerned about a child, you can report this through the NSPCC website. If you have concerns about a child's safety and wellbeing, including a child in your family, you can use this form to tell the NSPCC helpline. One of our advisors will read it within 24 hours and decide what action needs to be taken.
The Childline number for children is: 0800 1111
The Parent line is: 0808 800 5000
The following documents and websites are resources that we use to support Safeguarding in our school.
Plymouth Childrens' Local Safeguarding Board Website