Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment for all our pupils and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

Worried about a child?

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team as soon as possible.

Our Safeguarding Team

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Anna Dyson

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Mr Neil Bardsley
Miss Alice Squire

Safeguarding Governor
Mrs Alyson Rees

You can contact the school safeguarding team through the school office or by emailing:

safeguarding@tugby.risemat.co.uk

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

Concerns about a child can also be reported directly to Leicestershire County Council Children’s Social Care.

First Response Children’s Duty Team: 0116 305 0005

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Our Approach to Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is central to everything we do.

The school has policies and procedures in place to help protect children and responds promptly to any concerns about a child's welfare.

Where appropriate, we work with parents, carers and other agencies to make sure children and families receive the right support. There may be circumstances where information needs to be shared without first speaking to a parent or carer if doing so could place a child at greater risk.

Our safeguarding arrangements are informed by statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

View our Safeguarding Policy at the bottom of the page.

Keeping Children Safe in Education – GOV.UK

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Family Help and Early Help

Sometimes children and families need additional support before difficulties become more serious.

Family Help, previously known as the Children and Family Wellbeing Service, provides targeted early help to children, young people and families experiencing challenges which cannot be fully supported through universal services such as schools or GPs.

Support can include areas such as:

• family and parenting support

• children's health, development or behaviour

• emotional wellbeing

• school attendance

• SEND support and signposting

• access to benefits, food banks and other practical support

• school nurse or health service referrals

• support for families affected by domestic abuse.

The school can work with families to understand their needs and help identify or access appropriate support.

For information about Family Help and support available in Leicestershire:

Telephone: 0116 305 8727

Find help for children and families – Leicestershire County Council

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Operation Encompass

Tugby Church of England Primary School participates in Operation Encompass.

Operation Encompass is a partnership between the police, local authorities and education settings which helps schools provide timely support to children who have experienced domestic abuse.

Where police attend a domestic abuse incident involving a child connected to the school, relevant information can be shared securely with the school's trained safeguarding staff. This enables the school to provide appropriate support for the child when they arrive at school.

[Find out more about Operation Encompass]

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Domestic Abuse Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, support is available.

Freeva – 0808 802 0028
Women’s Aid
Men’s Advice Line
Galop – LGBT+ anti-abuse support
National Stalking Helpline
Victim Support

If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

The school safeguarding team can also provide confidential guidance and help families access appropriate services.

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School Nursing Service

The school works with the Leicestershire Public Health School Nursing Service to support children's health and wellbeing.

School nurses can provide information and support relating to areas including:

• physical and emotional wellbeing

• healthy lifestyles

• behaviour

• continence

• parenting advice

• health assessments

• school transitions.

Where appropriate, the school can help families make a referral to the School Nursing Service.

Healthy Together Helpline: 0300 300 3001

Parents and carers can also access support through ChatHealth and the Health for Kids website.

Visit Health for Kids

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Safeguarding When School is Closed

Safeguarding support remains available during school holidays and when the school is closed.

You can report a concern to the school at:

safeguarding@tugby.risemat.co.uk

Please be aware that this inbox may not be monitored continuously when the school is closed.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

For urgent safeguarding concerns, contact Leicestershire County Council Children's Social Care / First Response.

Telephone: 0116 305 0005

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Online Safety

Keeping children safe online is an important part of safeguarding.

Our Online Safety pages provide information and resources to help pupils and families use technology safely and responsibly.

Visit our Online Safety pages: Parent | Pupil

Parents and carers are encouraged to contact the school if they have concerns about their child's online safety.

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Prevent Duty

As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, the school has due regard to the Prevent Duty and works to protect children from the risk of radicalisation and extremism.

Concerns relating to radicalisation should be reported to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead in the same way as any other safeguarding concern.

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Further Help and Support

Families can also access support from a range of organisations:

YoungMinds – mental health support for children and young people
NSPCC – advice and support about keeping children safe
Childline – confidential support for children and young people
Shelter – housing and homelessness advice
NHS – health and domestic abuse information
Women’s Aid – domestic abuse support
Trussell – help finding a local food bank

If you are unsure where to turn, please contact the school and we will do our best to signpost you to appropriate support.