Safeguarding

Report a Safeguarding Concern

To make it easy for you to report a safeguarding concern, we use the SHARP system. SHARP stands for School Help Advice Reporting Page. This will help you report help any problems you may have in or out of school.

Find out more using this link https://delasalle.thesharpsystem.com/

Safeguarding at De La Salle

De La Salle School’s safeguarding arrangements are inspected by Ofsted under the judgements for behaviour and safety, and leadership and management.

Our core safeguarding principles are:

• The school’s responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children is of paramount importance
• Safer children make more successful learners
• Representatives of the whole‐school community of pupils, parents, staff and governors will be involved in policy development and review
• Policies will be reviewed at least annually unless an incident or new legislation or guidance suggests the need for an interim review

Child Protection Statement

At De La Salle School we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.  We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

The designated senior person (DSP) for child protection is Mrs Anna De'Ath.

The deputy designated senior people are Mrs Marshall, Mrs Barker, Ms Graham, Mr Canning and Mrs Moran.

If you have any safeguarding concerns please let us know via the dedicated e-mail address: safeguarding@delasalleschool.org.uk

Operation Encompass

In conjunction with Merseyside Police, De La Salle is involved in an initiative called Operation Encompass. 

The purpose of Operation Encompass is to safeguard and support children and young people who have been involved in, heard or witnessed a domestic abuse incident. Following such an incident, children will often arrive at school distressed, upset, worried and unprepared. Operation Encompass aims to ensure that appropriate school staff (Key Adults) are made aware early enough to support children and young people in a way that means they feel safe and included. 

This is a valuable initiative that means we can continue to support and help children and families within our school community when they need it most. You can find out more information by visiting http://www.operationencompass.org/   or by contacting Mrs De’Ath.