Safeguarding

Manorfield Primary School is unequivocally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care. We believe that all pupils have the right to learn in a safe, caring, and protective environment and to be free from all forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Our approach is founded on our school values of Safety, Kindness, Fairness, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility leading to our school community of pupils, staff and parents Thriving Together

Core Mission

To embed a culture of vigilance where safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of the school community, ensuring that

Safety First: All children are protected from harm, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.
Early Identification: We proactively identify children who may be experiencing or at risk of harm and take timely, appropriate action.
Wellbeing and Development: We promote the health, wellbeing, and positive development of all pupils, fostering resilience and self-esteem.
Our Framework of Compliance

Our arrangements for safeguarding are built upon a robust legal and statutory framework. We strictly adhere to and implement the requirements of all key guidance. For further information please check our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.

Vigilant Staff: Ensuring all staff, governors, and volunteers receive regular, high-quality training and understand their personal responsibility for safeguarding.
Robust Procedures: Operating clear, consistent policies for recording and referring concerns swiftly to the appropriate external agencies (Children's Social Care).
Safer Recruitment: Implementing strict recruitment practices that deter, identify, and reject individuals who are unsuitable to work with children.
Partnership Working: Collaborating effectively with parents/carers, statutory services, and local partners to protect children and support families.
It is vital that everyone in our school community knows how to raise a concern about a child's safety or welfare, both inside and outside of school.

Your Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is the central point of contact for all concerns related to children in our school.

What is a Safeguarding Concern?

A concern is anything that makes you believe a child may be at risk of harm. This includes, but is not limited to:

Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
Neglect (not having basic needs met).
Signs of injury or unexplained changes in behaviour.
Signs of radicalisation or extremism (Prevent Duty).
A child telling you they are being hurt or are scared.

Do not worry about being wrong. It is always better to report a concern than to ignore it. You can make an anonymous referral to Children's Social Care if you prefer.

How to Raise the Concern

Concerns About a Child During School Hours

If you are worried about a child's welfare, safety, or mental health while they are in school, you must report it immediately. You do not need to know all the facts; if you feel something is not right, Say Something.

Who to Contact

Designated Safeguarding Leader (DSL)	Sabia Khatun
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader (DDSL)	Rebecca Abrahams, Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leader (DDSL)	Joe Gordon, Deputy Headteacher
SENDCO	Anastasia Michou
Safeguarding Link Governor	Rob Smith To be contacted via the school office

How to Raise the Concern: Please make contact immediately via phone or email. State clearly that you have a safeguarding concern and arrange to speak to the DSL privately. Do not try to investigate the concern yourself.

Concerns About a Child Outside of School Hours or in Immediate Danger

If you are concerned about a child's immediate safety or welfare outside of school hours (evenings, weekends, or holidays), you must contact the statutory agencies directly.

Child in Immediate Danger

If a child is in immediate danger or a crime is being committed:

Call the Police: 999

Concerns Requiring Urgent Social Care Intervention

If you are worried about a child's safety or believe they are being harmed, abused, or neglected, contact Children's Social Care for our local area:

Local Authority Children’s Social Care (Tower Hamlets):

During Office Hours: 020 7364 5006, Option 2 or 3

Extension: 5606 / 5601 / 5358 / 7796 / 3342 / 7828 / 6469 / 3181

Email: MAST@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Out of Hours/Emergency: 020 7364 4079 (after 5pm and at weekends)
Please click on the link below for further details

Link to Tower Hamlets Multi Agency Support Team

Seeking Advice or Non-Emergency Concerns

For advice, support, or to report a non-urgent concern anonymously:

Organisation	Service	Contact Details
NSPCC	National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Helpline	0808 800 5000
Police	Non-Emergency Concerns	101
Childline	Support for children and young people	0800 1111