Safeguarding
The Rosary School is committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted to our care.
Very few adults harm children deliberately and most often, when harm does happen, families need support, not punishment or the removal of their children.
Many myths exist, so for the record:
- Parents are responsible for their children’s safety.
- Children’s Social Services become involved once concern is shared.
- Decisions about abuse need careful assessment.
- Children are best cared for by their own families.
- Professionals want to work in partnership with families.
- Very few children are removed from home following abuse.
Birmingham social workers and other professionals get involved when parents may be unable to protect their child from harm and need some help. In some cases Birmingham Police Child Protection Units will investigate with social workers to help protect children and decide whether an offence has been committed against a child.
Meet Rosary’s Designated Safeguarding Team
Mrs Norris is our Headteacher and DSL
Child Protection, Staff Conduct, Health and Safety, Staff Safeguarding Training, Single Central Record.
Mrs Banks is our Deputy Headteacher and Deputy DSL
Child Protection, Students, Volunteers and Work Experience Induction, Trauma Informed Approach, SEND.
Ms Sharp is our Assistant Head and Deputy DSL
Child Protection, Online Safety.
Mrs Perceival EYFS lead and Deputy DSL
Child Protection, EYFS Welfare.
Mrs Khatoon SEND and Deputy DSL
Child Protection, SEND.
Mrs Robinson Pastoral Lead
Pupil Attendance, Bereavement, Counselling.
Mr Perkins Lead Mentor
Early Help, Family Connect Link, Financial Support, Housing Support, Mentoring.
Mrs Kennedy Office Manager
Medication, Medical Needs, School Nurse, First Aid.
Are you worried about a child?
If you have concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a pupil please contact the school office on 0121 161 4519, during school hours.
Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS) provides a single point of contact for professionals and members of the public who want to seek support or raise concerns about a child.
To contact CASS telephone: 0121 303 1888 if it is an emergency or out of hours please telephone: 0121 675 4806.
Adults who are worried about a child can call the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) on 0808 800 5000. Under 18s who need support or advice can contact the NSPCC on 0800 1111.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) is a partnership of organisations that have come together to support children, young people and families in Birmingham with mental health. If urgent help is needed call 0300 300 0099 and you’ll be able to speak to someone.
You can also contact the Birmingham and Solihull 24/7 crisis number: 0800 915 9292.
