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Safeguarding &  Online Safety

If any parent or carer has concerns regarding the safety or well-being of any of our pupils or staff members, please contact a member of the safeguarding team at office@huntingdonhouse-school.co.uk.

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Designated Safeguarding Lead - Ashleigh Boyce

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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Cheryl Power

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Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead -Rebecca Archer

Operation Encompass

Our school is part of  Operation Encompass which is a safeguarding initiative aimed at improving outcomes for children and families affected by domestic violence and abuse. 
 
Operation Encompass is a protocol whereby schools are formally notified of any reported incident of domestic violence at an address at which children are present or normally resident. It is run in partnership with local authorities and Police forces. 
 
All public agencies currently share information where there are safeguarding concerns or risk of harm to children and the Police now share information about all incidents of domestic abuse through Operation Encompass.  

To further support the welfare of children, when any domestic abuse incident has been reported to the Police during the school term and one of our pupils was in the household, the information is shared with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Headteacher. 
 
This system has been introduced because domestic abuse in a household can have a huge impact on children, even if they do not see what is happening. 
 
This information will be used to ensure the school is able to provide appropriate support to pupils. The information will remain confidential and will only be shared on a strictly need-to-know basis, for example, with the class teacher. It will not be shared with children. 
 
If you would like to speak to someone in confidence about domestic abuse or sexual violence, call the United Against Violence and Abuse (UAVA) helpline on 0800 80 200 28.

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​Online Safety

Online safety is an important part of keeping children and young people safe, both in and out of school. The internet offers many opportunities for learning, creativity and connection, but it also comes with risks that need to be understood and managed.

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At our organisation, we take online safety seriously. We encourage open conversations between children, parents and carers so that any concerns can be addressed early.

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Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children navigate the online world. We recognise that this can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we have included a selection of trusted resources below to support you.

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Supporting Children and Young People

If a child or young person is worried about something they have seen or experienced online, it’s important they know support is available.

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Children can also access advice, games and guidance on staying safe online directly through the Childline website.

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Helpful Resources for Parents and Carers

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Top Tips for Young People

  • Protect your online reputation – think before you post and be mindful that content can stay online

  • Know where to find help – use reporting, blocking and privacy tools

  • Don’t give in to pressure – once something is shared, it can’t be taken back

  • Respect others and the law – use content responsibly and give credit where needed

 

If you have any concerns or would like further guidance, please contact us, and we will be happy to support you.

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