Northwood 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 Child Protection Policy which can be viewed here 

https://www.northwoodcommunityprimaryschool.co.uk/policies/

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 Designated Safeguarding Lead is Ms Sarah Murphy (Headteacher) 

Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are :

Mrs Samantha Livesey (Lead Learning Mentor)

Mrs Carrie Hyland (Deputy Headteacher) 

Mrs Diane Ball (Learning Mentor)

Mrs Jemma Palin (Learning Mentor)

Ms Natascha Janischewski (Learning Mentor)

Ms Claire Dickinson (Assistant Headteacher) 

The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding in our school is Mrs Kathryn Bracken. 

The Knowsley Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) can be contacted on 0151 443 2600.

Knowsley Safeguarding Board has lots of information

https://www.knowsleyscb.org.uk/children-and-young-people/what-should-i-do-if-i-am-worried/

The Key - Safeguarding Training Centre - Fact Sheets and Briefings 

https://safeguarding.thekeysupport.com/factsheets-and-briefings/

Operation Encompass

Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.

Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.

At NCPS part of our inclusive vision is to ensure that our staff, children and families have the tools to support their mental health and wellbeing and can access the right support and services when they need to. 

If you are worried about your child's well being/ mental health please contact school and speak to the learning mentors.

NESST

Nurture, emotional and social support team are 

Mrs Livesey

Mrs Ball

Mrs Palin

Ms Janischewski

Information to help you start a conversation about mental health with your child

Useful links 

Click on the links below to find out more information.