Safeguarding Children

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.

Are you worried about a child?

If you have any concerns about the safety and/or welfare of a child or young person please contact school first. Mrs Norris is the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs Banks, Miss Sharp and Mrs Percival are the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads and Mrs A Ali is the Safeguarding Governor.

However if there is nobody available at school please telephone the Children's Advice and Support Service on 0121 303 1888 or email CASS@birmingham.gov.uk

Outside of normal office hours please call 0121 675 4806 for the Emergency Duty Team

Our Safeguarding Team

Mrs A Norris: Headteacher and DSL

Child Protection, Staff Conduct, Health and Safety, Staff Safeguarding Training, Single Central Record. 

Mrs S Banks: Deputy Headteacher and Deputy DSL

Child Protection, Students, Volunteers and Work Experience Induction, Trauma Informed Approach, SEND.

Miss V Sharp: Assistant Headteacher

Child Protection, Online Safety.

Mrs R Percival: EYFS Lead

Child Protection, EYFS Welfare

Ms S Evans: Pastoral Lead

Pupil Attendance, Bereavement, Counselling.

Mr J Perkins: Lead Mentor

Early Help, Family Connect Link, Financial Support, Housing Support, Mentoring.

Mrs T Kennedy: Office Manager

Medication, Medical Needs, School Nurse, First Aid

Mrs Maria Rodica: Family Support Worker (Fr Hudson's)

If school is closed ...

If you have any worries and/or concerns about the welfare and wellbeing of children whilst schools are closed, please utilise the following agencies and websites for help and advice:

• Childline - www.childline.org.uk
• NSPCC - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
• Local Foodbanks - https://www.findfoodbanksbrum.org.uk/about-us/directory/
• The Waiting Room - https://the-waitingroom.org/
• Birmingham Children’s Trust - https://www.birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk/
• Birmingham City Council Safeguarding -
  https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/homepage/143/child_protection_and_safeguarding
• UK Safer Internet Centre - https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/

The Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS) provides a single point of contact for members of the public who want to seek support or raise concerns about a child. Their contact details are:

Monday to Thursday: 8:45am to 5:15pm
Friday: 8:45am to 4:15pm
Telephone: 0121 303 1888
Emergency out-of-hours: Telephone 0121 675 4806

There is also a Designated Safeguarding Leader on site at The Rosary Catholic Primary School and can be contacted via the school office Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am and 3:30pm. (2.30pm on a Friday)

Additional Support