Horton Mill Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, Online Safety Policy and Behaviour Policy.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
Our Safeguarding Team
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Zaira Cook (Headteacher).
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Gilli Garvey (Deputy Headteacher/SENCo).
The EYFS Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Maxine Bush.
The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding in our school is Mrs Jayne Law.
Wellbeing Lead: Miss Abigail Lake
Internet Safety Officer: Mrs Lynn Broadhurst
Health and Safety Officers: Mr Steven Bradbury, Mrs Zaira Cook & Mrs Susan Guilfoyle
Educational Visits Coordinator : Mrs Zaira Cook
Safeguarding Key Contacts
Safeguarding Training
| Safeguarding Training | Who | Frequency |
| Designated Safeguarding Training/Lead |
Headteacher Deputy Headteacher EYFS Teacher |
Minimum every 2 years |
| LSCB Child Protection | All staff | Every 3 years |
| School Based INSET | All staff | Annually |
| Prevent Duty e Channel |
All staff Governors
New staff |
Every 3 years
On induction |
| Safer Recruitment |
Headteacher Deputy Headteacher School Business Manager Governors |
Every 3 years |
| Fire Warden |
Headteacher Deputy Headteacher Site Manager |
Every 3 years |
| First Aid at Work | All First Aiders (17 in total) | Every 3 years |
| Paediatric First Aid |
EYFS Teachers Y2 LSA |
Every 3 years |
| Asthma and Anaphylaxis | All staff | Minimum every 3 years/as required |
| Child specific health conditions | Key Staff | As required |
| Mental Health and Wellbeing | All staff and children | Annually |
| Health and Safety Training |
All staff
New staff |
Every 3 years
On induction |
Operation Encompass
Safeguarding Resources/Websites
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is Oldham’s first point of contact for:
- safeguarding referrals to protect children, young people or adults from harm, abuse or neglect; and
- care and support services which help individuals or families to meet their long-term needs, access the Early Help Service and mental health support, prevent or delay needs becoming more serious, lead independent lives and reduce dependence on public services.
A range of organisations make up the MASH including:
- Social services for children and adults
- Greater Manchester Police
- Early Help
- Education and Early Years
- Pennine Care and Bridgewater NHS Trusts
- Healthy Young Minds Oldham
- Positive Steps
- National Probation Service
- Greater Manchester & Cheshire Community Rehabilitation Company
Where there is a concern, these organisations share information to decide the most appropriate intervention to prevent harm to the person. This gives a full understanding of the situation so we are able to respond quickly and effectively.
The MASH can also:
- Help with caring for someone or enabling them to live at home, or
- Support with problems such as housing, finance, family relationships, giving up smoking or weight management.
If you suspect a person is at immediate risk of harm call 999 and speak to the Police.
You can contact the MASH from 8:40am – 5:00pm on Monday – Friday.
- Telephone: 0161 770 7777
- Email: adult.mash@oldham.gov.uk (adults)
- Email: child.mash@oldham.gov.uk (children)
- Fax: 0161 770 1576