Safeguarding

As part of our work on safeguarding and anti-bullying, we aim to help our children to understand the importance of being safe when using different communication technology such as the internet, online gaming and social media networks.

We would strongly recommend that parents spend time viewing Stockport’s Online Safety Hub where you can find trusted digital safety advice in an easy to access format. The Hub has helpful information on parental controls, social media, screen time, gaming, bullying and more. You can also gain free access the Qustodio App to provide families with the necessary tools and support they need to ensure their children’s safety and well-being online. 

In addition, the CEOP also provides excellent advice and activities for parents and children to work on together. 

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection team  (CEOP) is an ever increasingly important part of this work.  In assemblies we flag up CEOP. The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre is the organisation to report any suspected online criminal behaviour in order to safeguard children and families. Use this link to visit the page or report abuse. 

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

To support children’s understanding on how help keep themselves safe in this difficult area of learning , in a variety of contexts, we use the special resources developed for year 5 and 6 children through the work of the charity Barnardo’s.

The charity has worked alongside the police and victims of child sexual exploitation to develop appropriate resources for children of primary age for the following areas.

  • Developing healthy relationships
  • Grooming
  • Keeping safe
  • Being online

We recommend that parents look at the videos and resources at the following website.

http://www.barnardosrealloverocks.org.uk/

Safeguarding sites for children

The following websites are helpful for parents to share with children in order to understand how to keep safe in a range of contexts.

Childnet is an award winning practical internet safety programme website for schools, young people, parents, and agencies, produced by the children’s internet charity Childnet International.

What to do if you have any concerns

Should you have any concerns about  the well being of children or any matter regarding safeguarding you can contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Ms Parkin is our DSL and she can be contacted via email  headteacher@mellor.stockport.sch.uk or the school telephone number (0161 427 1052).

Should any parent wish to make a referral or seek advice from social services, please contact the following numbers.

Social Care

Social Care (0161 217 6028) – you may need to speak to the Senior Practitioner/Duty Social Worker

The Senior Advisor for Safeguarding in Education (0161 474 5657)

The Safeguarding Unit (0161 474 5657).