Our commitment to keeping every child safe at Lincoln Gardens Primary School
On this page you will find updates, links and information regarding aspects of safeguarding within the classroom, school and beyond.
At Lincoln Gardens Primary School, the welfare of all our pupils is of great importance to us and we hope that parents are confident about their children’s health and safety whilst in our school. We will always try to share any concerns with parents. However, there are times when we are legally obliged to share our concerns with other agencies, without first speaking to parents, or without the consent of parents. The safety and protection of our pupils is our most important concern and we wish to reassure you that any sharing of information is done with the child’s best interest at heart.
If you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of any child in our school, the Safeguarding Lead is Miss Nuttall and the Deputy Safeguarding Leader is Mr Jackson. They can be contacted through the school office along with other members of the leadership team.
We have a duty to inform parents that there is a prohibition reporting or publishing details (including on social media) that could identify anyone who is subject to allegations.
Prevention
We create a safe environment for all
Support
We support all children & families
Reporting
We listen & respond to concerns
Transparency
We work openly & honestly
Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Miss Andrea Nuttall
Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Mr Craig Jackson
Assistant Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Aimee Benson
Assistant Safeguarding Officer
Mrs Catherine Bradley
Assistant Safeguarding Officer
Miss Kelly Cook
Assistant Safeguarding Officer
Miss Deb Janney
Named Safeguarding Governor
Julian Campbell
SEND & Inclusion
We aim to meet the needs of all individuals within our school. Occasionally some children experience greater difficulties in aspects of their learning than others. They may be identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Online Safety
Online safety is an important topic in the modern world, and it can be difficult to keep up with everything that is happening in the online world. In this section you’ll find lots of helpful links in a variety of formats to keep ahead of the curve.
SEND
Downloads & Links
Information
Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo): Mrs C Bradley
SEND and Inclusion Governor: Charlie Lowe
We aim to meet the needs of all individuals within our school. Occasionally some children experience greater difficulties in aspects of their learning than others. They may be identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. In line with the new Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice, (September 2014) these children are offered additional support in a range of different ways targeted to meet their individual needs.
The progress of these children is closely monitored and reviewed at regular intervals by teachers and with children and parents. If required, the school is able to access many support agencies provided by the Local Authority and Health Authority in order to help meet their needs.
Involvement of children and families are at the heart of the SEND reforms, at Lincoln Gardens Primary School we provide a person centred approach to identify, assess and improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
In order to keep families at Lincoln Gardens Primary School fully informed of what we offer for their children with SEND, we have produced a series of questions and answers which gives information on how all children are included and supported in their development through their time at our school. Please see SEND Information tab.
The North Lincolnshire Local Offer gives information of what support and services are available from the Local Authority for children and young people with SEND and their families. Follow the link below to the North Lincolnshire Council website for more information.
Online Safety
Downloads & Links
Information
The online world is rapidly developing and many of our children now have access to devices which enable them to connect to the internet, take images or video and communicate with others. While it is important not to obstruct them from developing skills from using these devices, it is essential that parents support their children in navigating the online world.
Some of the issues related to children using the internet are:
- Accessing inappropriate content on the internet
- Using ‘mature’ social networking sites, such as Facebook, and connecting with individuals they don’t know
- Being cyber bullied by others on the internet
- Using technology appropriately, e.g. webcams and cameras on mobile devices
- Sharing personal information with others they don’t know on the internet
- Playing video games with adult rating, e.g. Call of Duty.
If you feel that your child is being groomed or abused online, then use the Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) Centre’s reporting form:
Smartie The Penguin (online story)
https://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin/
Digiduck’s Big Decision (online story)
https://www.childnet.com/resources/digiduck-stories/
Hectors World (cartoons)
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/hectorsworld/
Lee & Kim (cartoon and resources)
The Smart Crew (cartoons and resources)
https://www.childnet.com/resources/the-adventures-of-kara-winston-and-the-smart-crew
CEOP Think U Know 8-10 year olds (games and resources)
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/8_10
CEOP ‘Jigsaw’ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o8auwnJtqE
YHGfL ‘Daydreaming’ (cyberbullying video)
https://www.yhgfl.net/content/download/3316/21955/file/Daydreaming.avi
News and Information for Parents
http://www.theparentzone.co.uk/parent
CEOP Parent’s guide to the internet (video)
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/parentsguide
CEOP Primary parent’s site (advice)
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/Primary
ParentPort (advice)
https://www.parentport.org.uk/top-tips-for-parents
UK SIC Guide to technology (advice)
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers/parents-guide-to-technology
Pan European Game Information (advice)
