Safeguarding at the LPS

Here is our schools Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy together with a student-friendly version created by our own student council:

Safeguarding Policy

Keeping Children Safe in Education - DFE

Please see below the latest Department for Education's (DFE)'s Keeping Children Safe in Education document:

Leicester Partnership School ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, on and offline, to develop positive and healthy relationships and how to avoid situations where they might be at risk including by being exploited.

Leicester Partnership School has a statutory responsibility to share any concerns it might have about a child in need of protection with other agencies and in particular police, health and children’s services. Schools are not able to investigate concerns but have a legal duty to refer them. In most instances, Leicester Partnership School will be able to inform the parents/carer of its need to make a referral or seek advice from Social Care/CASP team. However, sometimes Leicester Partnership School is advised by Children’s Social Care/CASP team or police that the parent/carer cannot be informed whilst they investigate the matter. We understand the anxiety parents/carers understandably feel when they are not told about any concerns from the outset and although Leicester Partnership School follows legislation and guidance that aims to act in the best interests of the child, we are more than willing to support parents/carers and family members through referrals processes and meetings where appropriate

If, as a parent or carer, you require any information or guidance relating to the safeguarding of children please see the information and further links below.

FSST - Family Support and Safeguarding Team

Leicester Partnership School benefits from having a dedicated team of professionals who can provide help and signposting for a wide range of matters. Contact the Family Support Team by emailing: fsst@lps.leicester.sch.uk or ring school reception on 0116 3033281.

Early Help

We work with a range of agencies to provide Family Help services. You can also contact your local Best Start in Life Family Hub to access support and guidance in your community, including parenting advice, developmental support and SEND signposting. Find out more at https://families.leicester.gov.uk/family-hubs/.

Additional Links

Additionally, here are a range of links to websites containing information which you may find useful:

Dear Parent / Carer,

Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.

Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse and other issues that may impact upon their wellbeing.

Our police force will now share details about children who are missing from home with us so that we can appropriately understand and support their needs when they return.

As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Designated Safeguarding Lead) known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care. 

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.

We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved.

Signed

Shaun Whittingham                                       

Head Teacher

Leicester Partnership School

https://www.operationencompass.org/ 

Students can access a wide range of safeguarding resources here on our website. Please see the information and links below.

Let It Go - Helpline for Students Run by Leicester Partnership School

We encourage students to share any concerns or worries they have with us using the 'Let It Go' Helpline. Available 24/7, students can use the email address LetItGo@lps.leicester.sch.uk. Alternatively, a form can be found at bit.ly/LPSLetItGo

School Nurse

Get health advice from our school nurse team - refer yourself here: https://forms.chathealth.nhs.uk/index.php/358218?lang=en

Tellmi - Funded by the NHS

https://www.tellmi.help/

Tellmi is a safe, anonymous app where you can talk about absolutely anything. From anxiety to autism, depression to divorce, or self-harm to self-esteem, sharing your experiences with our awesome community helps you to feel better. Our moderators check everything to keep you safe and our in-house counsellors are always on hand if you need extra support.

Childline

https://www.childline.org.uk/

You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. We're here to support you.

There are lots of different ways to speak to a Childline counsellor or get support from other young people.