Our Duty as an Education Provider
Our school recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and staff.
We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is respected and valued.
We will be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and will follow our procedures to ensure that the children receive effective support, protection and justice.
Our Safeguarding Policy
Best Futures Independent School fully recognises the contribution it makes to Child Protection and the safeguarding of all children/pupils.
Ensuring risks to children at our school are minimalised,
this will enable them to achieve, be happy and safe.
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
Safeguarding Advisory
Please note:
In accordance with the North East Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership policies and procedures, should a child make a disclosure in school, then we will contact Children’s Services who may request that the child/children be kept at school until further notice.
Who to Contact?
Jenny Kinnaird
Policy and Safeguarding Manager
CIC Board Representative for Safeguarding
jenny.kinnaird@bestfutures-school.co.uk
01472 278978
Do you know what to do if you have a concern about the safety, care, or welfare of a child or young person?
If you have a concern, you can contact our Designated Safeguarding Team. However, please speak to any member of staff if you have a concern you think needs sharing as they will inform the relevant person.
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Or you can:
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Contact the Integrated Front Door on 01472 326292 (Option 2)
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Report a concern online via the NE Lincs Safeguarding Children Partnership website
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Contact the police on 101 or 999 if in an emergency.
If you are concerned about the safety or well-being of any child you know, you should act without delay.
CIC Information:
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The CIC Board member Responsible for overseeing Safeguarding at Best Futures School is Jenny Kinnaird - Jenny.Kinnaird@bestfutures-school.co.uk
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Helpful Safeguarding Guides
Safeguarding Updates
 Click to view full poster - Parent guide to help keep children safe online over Christmas Holidays |
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 Click link to visit Internet Matters page |
 Click to view full size poster from Skips Safety Net. Parent guides on online safety - Think before you share |
 Click to view the Training workshop for Parents about Keeping children safe online. This is a FREE workshop and has an abundance of advice, tips and guidance. |
 Click to view our latest E-Safety Newsletter provided by our Safeguarding Team |
 Click to view the Dark Web Fact Sheet |
 Click to View Best Futures E Safety Newsletter May 2022 |
 Click to View Full Document - Reporting to Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command |
 Click to View Parents Guide to Among Us |
 Click to view Full Document - Online Sexual Abuse: Webcams and Livestreaming |
 Click to view full Family Activity Sheet about Gaming |
 Parents Guide to Roblox |
Click the image above to view the full poster from Stop CSE UK
Best Futures Independent Special School is proud to be part of Operation Encompass, a national initiative that supports children and young people who may have been affected by domestic abuse. Operation Encompass is a partnership between schools and the police, ensuring that appropriate school staff are informed, before the start of the next school day, when a child has been present, exposed to, or affected by a domestic abuse incident attended by the police.
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The purpose of this information sharing is to enable us to provide timely and appropriate support to any child who may be experiencing emotional distress or disruption as a result of their experiences. Information is shared securely and confidentially with our Designated Safeguarding Lead and handled in line with our safeguarding procedures.
At Best Futures, the wellbeing, safety and emotional welfare of our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. Being part of Operation Encompass strengthens our commitment to safeguarding and helps ensure that children receive the care and support they need at the earliest opportunity
For more information about Operation Encompass, please visit: www.operationencompass.org