Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
At Holy Trinity and St John’s Church of England Primary School, keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. We want every child to feel safe, listened to and supported. Our staff, governors and volunteers share this commitment.
Please tell us if something outside school may be affecting your child. You will never be making a fuss: even a small piece of information can help us give them the right support.
Our safeguarding team
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mrs S Roberts | Headteacher and Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) |
| Mrs E Farrell | Safeguarding Officer and Deputy DSL |
| Mrs A Douglas | Assistant Headteacher, KS2 Lead and Deputy DSL |
| Miss K Cygan | Assistant Headteacher, KS1 Lead and Deputy DSL |
| Mrs D McGuirk | Assistant Headteacher and Deputy DSL |
| Mrs L Sands | Deputy DSL |
Our safeguarding governor is Mrs K Stoner. You can contact her at chairofgovernors@htsj.school.
Worried about a child?
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. For other concerns, you can speak to a member of our safeguarding team or email safeguarding1@htsj.school.
You can also contact Kent County Council directly:
- During office hours: 03000 41 11 11
- Evenings and weekends: 03000 41 91 91
- Online: Report a concern about a child to Kent County Council
You do not need to be certain that abuse has happened before sharing a concern. Kent County Council
Advice and support for families
Online safety and radicalisation
Children can encounter harmful ideas online and offline. In school, we teach children to treat others with respect, think critically about what they see and tell a trusted adult if something worries them. We use safeguarding procedures, staff training and appropriate filtering and monitoring to help keep children safe.
At home, talk with your child about the games, videos and websites they use. Encourage them to tell you if they see something upsetting or if someone online makes them uncomfortable. If you are worried about a child being drawn towards extremism, speak to our safeguarding team.
- Educate Against Hate: advice for parents and carers
- ACT Early: help with concerns about radicalisation
- Childline: support for children GOV.UK
Positive parenting
Parenting can be challenging, and asking for help is a positive step. If you would like support with behaviour, boundaries or managing difficult moments without physical punishment, please speak to us. You may also find these guides useful:
- NSPCC guide to positive parenting
- Tips for challenging behaviour — Young Minds
If a child tells us that someone has hurt them, we will listen and follow our safeguarding procedures.
Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse can affect anyone. If you or someone you know needs support, you can speak to our safeguarding team or contact a specialist service:
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247, free and available 24 hours a day.
- Oasis Domestic Abuse Service: local support and drop-in information.
- Thanet District Council: domestic abuse advice and local housing support.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. Refuge
Female genital mutilation (FGM)
FGM is a form of child abuse. If you are worried that a child is at risk of FGM or has experienced it, speak to our safeguarding team, contact Kent County Council using the numbers above, or call the NSPCC FGM helpline on 0800 028 3550. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
- NHS information about FGM and where to get help
- FGM: The Facts — nhs.uk