Safeguarding Information
Contact Info
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jasmeen Padda - DSL
jpadda@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk
01283 247580
Christopher Mulvenney - Attendance and Engagement Officer
cmulvenney@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk
01283 247580
Bev Rowley - Head of School
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Concerns
If you have any safeguarding concerns, including historical or those regarding transport to and from school, contact Jasmeen Padda, Designated Safeguarding Lead, by email at jpadda@fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk or call the school office on 01283 247580.
Safeguarding Documents and Policies
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- Esteem Managing Allegations and Low-Level Concerns Statement
- Esteem Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
- Intimate Care Policy
- Mental Health Policy
- Positive Behavior Policy
- Private Fostering Statement
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Safeguarding poster
- Safeguarding Procedures
- The Fountains High School Child Friendly Safeguarding Policy
FASST
FASST is a team of dedicated and skilled Family and Student Support Workers based at the Esteem academies across Derbyshire, Derby City and Staffordshire.
Operation Encompass
Fountains High School is proud to be part of Operation Encompass, a national initiative that supports the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people. Through this partnership, Staffordshire Police share relevant information with our trained Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) when they have attended incidents of domestic abuse where a child has been present, lives at the address, or is otherwise affected.
This early communication enables our staff to provide timely, sensitive support for students who may be experiencing trauma or emotional distress. At Fountains High School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and our involvement in Operation Encompass strengthens our ability to keep pupils safe, listened to, and supported.
If you would like more information about Operation Encompass, please contact our safeguarding team.
Links
Domestic Abuse & How to get help
National Domestic Abuse Helplink
Out of Hours Support
If you are concerned about any young person in respect of their emotional wellbeing or you feel that they are vulnerable to harm or abuse and you are uncertain whether they are receiving support you may wish to contact one of the agencies listed. Many of the agencies have established links and will ensure that your concern or query is directed to the appropriate agency.
Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door
0300 111 8007’ or 0345 604 2886 (Out of Hours)
Call Derbyshire - Derbyshire County Council Social Services
01629 593 193
First Contact - Derby City Council Social Services
01332 641172
Child Line
0800 1111
Online issues or exploitation contact Child Exploitation and Online Protection Agency (CEOP)
CEOP
Advice, support and how to report if you suspect that a young person is at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation
Knowaboutcse
Advice, support and options if you or someone you love goes missing or runs away- 24 Hour Anonymous Helpline Text or Call
116 000
Advice and support if you suspect Radicalisation/Extremist behaviour
Staffordshire Police
Police
101 (999 in an emergency)
Crimestoppers UK
0800 555 111
Bullying
BullyingUK - Listening, supportive and non-judgemental
BullyingUK
Cybersmile - is a specialist online bullying charity. Provides direct telephone or email access for advice and help.
Cybersmile
Kidscape - Preventing bullying, protecting lives
Kidscape
NSPCC - Bullying and cyberbullying at a glance
NSPCC
LGBTQ
My Kid is Gay - Helping Families Understand Their LGBTQ Kids
My Kid is Gay
Young Stonewall - Campaigners for equality and fair treatment for LGBTQ people, and against discrimination
Young Stonewall
ParentZone - LGBTQ+ Hub & Advice for parents
ParentZone
Gendered Intelligence - Understanding gender diversity in creative ways
Gendered Intelligence
Transparenthood - Blog about the experiences of a parent with a transgender child
Transparenthood
NHS - Information for parents on trans children and gender dysphoria
NHS
Contacts and Agencies
Childline - Child Line is a confidential helpline for children.
0800 1111 Childline
Childnet - Childnet is a specialist online children's charity. Their aim is to help make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people.
Childnet
Social Services
- Staffordshire County Council - First Response
0800 1111
- Derbyshire County Council Social Services
01629 593 193
- Derby City Council Social Services
01332 641172
Police
101 (999 for an emergency) Crimestoppers
0800 555 111
Sex and Relationships
CEOP - The CEOP is part of the UK law enforcement community, providing the ability to report on specific crimes involving the sexual abuse of children; grooming, CSE and trafficking.
CEOP
Young Stonewall - Campaigners for equality and fair treatment for LGBTQ people, and against discrimination
https://www.youngstonewall.org.uk/
NSPCC - Grooming: What it is, signs and how to protect children
NSPCC
NSPCC - Sexting: how to talk to children about the risks of sexting - and what you can do to protect them
NSPCC
NSPCC - Find out what inappropriate content is and how to support your child if they've seen something online that's upset them.
NSPCC
Parents Protect - We help parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation
ParentsProtect
Stop it Now - The confidential Stop It Now! helpline is available for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse. Callers do not need to give identifying information, so can remain anonymous.
Stop it Now
Think u Know - If you have already shared something you’re worried about, it’s never too late to get help.
Think u Know
SEN
The National Autistic Society - The leading UK charity for autistic people
The National Autistic Society
YoungSibs - For Siblings of Disabled Children
YoungSibs
British Dyslexia Association - Dyslexia Support
British Dyslexia Association
BBC Learning Zone - A range of short films, including dramas, animations and documentaries
BBC Learning Zone
Contact - for families with disabled children
Contact
ParentZone - Scratching, biting, hitting or banging the head against objects is common behaviour in children with an intellectual disability.
ParentZone
ParentZone - Caring for a disabled child can create additional expenses for parents and have huge implications for family finances. This guide from ParentZone answers some frequently asked questions about financial help for parents of disabled children
ParentZones
Mencap - This guide from Mencap helps parents limit the risk of their child having negative experiences online and understand what action can be taken if they do.
Mencap (.pdf)
Gaming
Clash of Clans - What parents need to know about the game kids love
Clash of Clans - ParentZone
Minecraft - How to stay safe using the every popular game
Minecraft - ParentZone
PEGI Game Ratings - All game certifications explained for parents
PEGI Game Ratings - ParentZone
Online Safety
Think u Know - Find the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it.
Think u Know
NSPCC - has a specific focus on keeping children safe whilst performing online searches and the the use of parental controls.
NSPCC
Get Safe Online - Get Safe Online is a specialist online safety organisation with information on all cyber related crime, risks and threats.
Get Safe Online
InternetMatters - Internet Matters is an Internet hub, signposting useful information and third party services.
InternetMatters
UK Safer Internet Centre - The Uk Safer Internet Centre is an awareness centre, helpline and hotline.
UK Safer Internet Centre
Vodafone Digital Parenting - The Digital Parenting website and magazine offers information and advice about the latest digital technologies and the kind of challenges children and teenagers might face in their digital world.
Vodafone Digital Parenting
UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) - UKCCIS is a policy forum hosted by government with participation from online industry reps and government departments.
UKCCIS
Net Aware - Netware is a parents' guide to social networks children and young people use
NetAware
Common Sense Media - Information about the newest and most popular sites and apps
Common Sense Media
