Safeguarding & Operation Encompass
Crigglestone and The Castle Nursery Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment are carried out, to ensure that all safeguarding checks and procedures are met.
If you have any concerns about a child or family, please speak to one of the above staff members, at your child's school. They can be contacted via the main school offices, (01924) 251151 - Crigglestone & (01924) 664787 - The Castle or by email, to: headteacher@crigglestonecastle.wakefield.sch.uk (Please label the subject: FAO: DSL/Safeguarding Concern). You can also contact Social Care Direct. Any information you give will be treated with confidentiality.
Social Care Direct are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Telephone 0845 8 503 503.
The school Designated Senior Leads for safeguarding are fully trained by Wakefield Local Authority.
The school accesses further safeguarding training for all staff throughout the school year through. Key information and training is available from the Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) website. The WSCP is the key statutory mechanism for agreeing how the relevant children’s organisations in Wakefield co-operate to safeguard and promote the well-being of children and young people and to ensure the effectiveness of the work they carry out.
Education Safeguarding Policy 2024-2025
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| Education Safeguarding Policy 25-26.pdf |
Our federation has adopted the Wakefield Young People's Charter. This was written by young people from across the Wakefield district alongside professionals. It demonstrates how young people want to be, and have the right to be, treated.
Wakefield Safeguarding Charter
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| WDSCB Young Peoples Charter Booklet.pdf | |||
| WSCP-Young-Peoples-Safeguarding-Charter-Poster-1.pdf |
Operation Encompass
What is Operation Encompass?
Operation Encompass is a nationwide initiative designed to support children who may be experiencing domestic abuse at home. Through this program, local police notify the school the next day if a child has been exposed to a domestic incident, ensuring that staff are aware and can provide sensitive, timely support. The goal of Operation Encompass is to help children feel safe, understood, and supported in school, so they can continue to learn and thrive despite challenges they may face at home. Our staff are trained to respond appropriately and offer care while maintaining confidentiality, working closely with families to safeguard every child’s well-being.
