Safeguarding
All children have the right to be protected from harm. This right is enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child. The United Kingdom has accepted this right and has developed legislation that allows professionals to intervene if they are concerned about the kind of care a child is receiving.
Eltham Church of England Primary School takes its responsibility to safeguard children seriously. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require all staff and volunteers to undergo background checks consummate with the role they will perform in school and recruit all staff in accordance with Safer Recruitment Guidelines.
The Designated Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs Rhodes (Headteacher)
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Mrs Gibbs - Interim Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Gardiner-Tribe - Assistant Headteacher
Ms Hoare - SENDCO
Mrs Griffiths - EYFS Phase Leader
Miss Linge - KS1 Phase Leader
Safeguarding Link Governor: Ms Perkins
If you are worried that a child or young person under the age of 18 is at risk of neglect or abuse, it is essential that you share your concerns immediately. Your urgent action could help protect a child from harm.
The Greenwich Safeguarding Partnership Website is a source of information for professionals, children and parents and carers on all aspects of Safeguarding Practice. Guidance on reporting can also be found on the Greenwich Safeguarding Partnership website:
Greenwich Safeguarding Partnership Website
The guidance contains information for both members of the public and professionals on how to contact Children’s Services Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
How to contact the MASH team:
Professional Consultation Line: 020 8921 2267
Daytime hours (Mon to Thurs 9am to 5:30pm, Fri 9am to 4:30pm): 020 8921 3172
Email: mash-referrals@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Out of hours: 020 8854 8888
Email: Childrens-Out-Of-Hours@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Immediate Danger: If a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, always call 999 for the emergency services right away.
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) – managing allegations of abuse made against somebody who works with children in Greenwich
Greenwich has a statutory duty to effectively manage allegations against people who work with children under Section 11 of the Children Act 2004 and this is further highlighted in Working Together to Safeguard Children, the London Child Protection Procedures and the Department of Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) manages allegations against professionals and volunteers who are involved with children.
The LADO must be contacted without delay and within one working day in respect of all cases in which it is alleged that a person who works with children has:
- Behaved in a way that has harmed a child, or may have harmed a child;
- Possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child; or
- Behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm to children.
Contact details
Tel: 020 8921 3930 (LADO)
Email: childrens-Lado@royalgreenwich.gov.uk