Our aim at Catshill Middle School is to make sure our children feel safe and secure both inside school and at home.  Staff work together to make sure that our pupil's wellbeing is our top priority. 

We have a responsibility to our pupils to take swift and rightful action if there is cause for concern with any child. If concerns are raised with any member of staff, or they feel concerned about a pupil at Catshill Middle School, staff will follow our safeguarding policy. 

Our policy is reviewed annually, shared with all staff and governors and can be viewed here. 

It is our responsibility to safeguard pupils at CMS and childhood abuse is completely unacceptable. 

We have guidance to follow when any staff may start having reason to suspect a child safety may be at risk. The priority is to safeguard the child/family, and we will work closely with other departments and outside agencies to achieve this. 

All staff and volunteers who work at Catshill Middle will undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check before employment as well as undertaking relevant safeguarding training and receiving annual updates as appropriate.

Our safeguarding training includes Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE,) Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) the Prevent Strategy, Online Safety, and Peer on Peer abuse; including Sexual Harassment.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mr R. Duerden.

The Deputy Designated Leads are Mrs T. Andrews, Mrs K. Gallinagh and Miss J. Shingler. 

The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding is Catherine Shearwood.

 

GET URGENT ADVICE 

Family Front Door.

If you believe that a child or young person is at immediate risk from harm contact the Police by telephone: 999

If you want to refer a child or young person to Children's social care in an emergency please contact the Family Front Door.

If you do ​need to speak to Family Front Door by phone, you can call 01905 822666

Staff are available Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 5.00pm and Fridays from 9.00am to 4.30pm.

For assistance out of office hours (weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays): telephone: 01905 768020

Childline.
 Childline is a free, private and confidential service that you can access online and on the phone. They can provide help and support for people up to their 19th birthday.

Samaritans.
You can access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans either by calling 116 123 or emailing [email protected]

SHOUT. 
24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258.

Child Exploitation and Online Protection command.
CEOP help children stay safe online. If anybody acts inappropriately towards you or another child or young person online (such as sexual chat, or being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable); you can report it here.