Safeguarding at Grappenhall Heys
At Grappenhall Heys Primary School, we operate a safeguarding team. Our head, Mrs Kelly Jackson, is our Designated Safeguarding Lead and, one of our assistant headteachers, Mrs Sarah Harman, is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Inclusion Lead. Our team meet half-termly and more often if required. Our Safeguarding Governor is Miss Laura O'Callaghan.
If you have any concerns about a child or family in school, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Jackson or Mrs Harman on 01925 212540 or come into school to arrange a meeting.
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Early Help Support and Guidance
Operation Encompass Information
Safeguarding Leaflet for Adults Working in or Visiting School
Section 175 Safeguarding audit on our safeguarding provision, December 2023.
Strong leadership had fostered a robust culture of safeguarding throughout the staffing hierarchy.
The school website is regularly updated providing a fresh intuitive user-friendly experience. A dedicated safeguarding section reflects the commitment of school to promoting the welfare of its pupils. A strong safeguarding statement is supported by a current child protection and safeguarding policy which is compliant with statutory duties.
All files seen, without exception, contained detailed and complete chronologies. Concerns appeared factual and comprehensive (including the context that led up to the incident where relevant). Concerns were acted upon in a timely manner. Actions taken by members of the team were seen to be appropriate including referrals to external agencies.
School is keen to gain pupil voice and have adopted several methods in encouraging children to speak out. These include amongst others the school council, worry boxes and pupil questionnaires.
Pastoral support is underpinned by PSHE curriculum which has a strong emphasis on safeguarding. A senior leader has completed her senior mental health lead training and oversees a broad and balanced whole school approach to mental health and pastoral care. A multi layered approach to supporting pupils incorporates My Happy Mind, ELSA, the school’s mental health link team (SMHLT) and the services of a play therapist.
Early Help refers to the offer of any information, advice or support to children, young people and their families as soon as possible in their lives, or when issues emerge, to help prevent problems from escalating. If you feel you, your child or your family need any support with anything in your lives please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to listen and to help.
If you feel you need help, please speak to us at school or click here for access to EARLY HELP advice.
How Can You Find Out More?
The well being, health (both phyiscal and mental) and happiness of our children is incredibly important to us. If, as a pupil, you need someone to talk to, come and speak to any member of staff that you feel confident talking to. We are here to help you in anyway that we can!
If you have things on your mind and feel that you can't talk to an adult in school, there is always someone there to listen to at Childline. Call 0800 1111 or click on the link to go to their website. Here you can find out information about getting help; talking about your feelings; staying safe online and learn how to help a friend.
Being physically active is incredibly important to keep your body and mind heallthy. The change4life website has lots of helpful tips to show you how to "eat well, move more, live longer". Follow this link to learn more!
We all deserve to enjoy life and feel good about ourselves. Sometimes, however, life can be tough. Whether you’re feeling great and want to stay that way, you’re a bit fed up; or you’re struggling to manage your feelings, this site has links to information and tips ranging from how to boost your mood, to where to get help if you’re unable to cope.
Young minds are a national, supportive organisation which seek to support and empower children and their families, whatever the challenges.
Mind are a charity who provide advice and support to empower young children and their families with a mental health concern.
Stonewall is really useful resource to help create 'inclusive and accepting cultures'. In its help & advice sections it sets out expectations and information to support our understanding of diversity and associated topics
We are a myHappymind school and teach a curriculum to increase children's awareness and understanding of their own mental health and the mental health and wellbeing of others.
Warrington Families Information Service - this is a website that offers information on a wide range of services.
My Life Warrington - find local services, events, advice and support in Warrington.