Safeguarding the children that attend Plumtree School is of the utmost importance and the priority for all staff. Miss Laura Dennis has been a Designated Safeguarding Lead within school for ten years and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the whole school, including the Early Years, supported by Mrs Tess Slight as Deputy Designated Lead and Head Teacher Mr Phil Simpson.
The excellent pastoral care provided by the school ensures that the well-being and welfare of the children is a continuous focus. The induction of new staff and ongoing staff training ensures knowledge of potential safeguarding issues are kept current. Our Well-being Officer, Mrs Jen Billingham is able to provide practical and emotional support or advice to pupils and staff as part of the school’s pastoral care.
When a significant concern is raised the school follows the actions outlined in the Safeguarding policy and in line with the Local Safeguarding Partnership and Government guidelines.
Contact information:
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss Laura Dennis
0115 9375859 plumtreeschool@outlook.com
Support websites:
Childline 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/
NSPCC https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) to report or for advice on online child sexual abuse: https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
B U Notts is a free mental health service for children and parents: https://www.beusupport.co.uk/
Young Minds: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
