Safeguarding

The safeguarding team at BWJPS is here to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Kobak and our Deputy DSLs are Mrs Whittam, Mr Witkin, Miss Gordon and Mrs Levy. If you have any safeguarding concerns, you can contact them via email or ring school and ask to speak to any DSL. Their role is to listen, support, and take the necessary steps to keep children safe.

We have robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place to ensure that every child is protected. All staff receive regular training on child protection, and we follow safer recruitment practices to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children. Visitors and volunteers must follow our safeguarding procedures, including signing in and wearing a school badge. We also work closely with external agencies to support children and families when needed.

If you have a concern about a child’s welfare, it is important to report it as soon as possible. Pupils are encouraged to speak to a trusted adult if they feel unsafe, and staff are trained to respond appropriately. Parents and carers can report concerns directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. We handle all concerns with sensitivity and confidentiality, ensuring that children receive the support they need.

If you are concerned about a child’s well being, please share your concern with one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads, at the earliest opportunity. Contact them on 0161 766 2888 or  bwjp@bury.gov.uk

If your concerns relate to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff or volunteer in school, then you should report this to the Headteacher who will consider what action to take and seek relevant advice.

If the concern relates to the Headteacher, refer the matter to a Co-Chair of Governors: Mr Peter Ross or Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe or our Safeguarding Governor Mrs Nadia Myerson.

Teachers and Teaching Assistants monitor the well being of children on a day to day basis. If they, or any other member of the team, have any concerns relating to the safeguarding of a child they will on Edaware. This goes directly to the Designated Safeguarding Leads who will decide what actions to take.

We regularly work with a range of agencies locally who can help us to ensure the best outcome for the children in our care.

Our safeguarding policies outline the procedures we follow to keep children safe. These include our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, Anti-Bullying Policy, and Online Safety Policy. These policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they reflect the latest guidance and best practices.

Children’s safety online is just as important as their safety in school. At BWJPS, we teach pupils about online safety through our curriculum and provide guidance on how to stay safe when using the internet. Our school monitors online activity on school devices, and we encourage parents to set up parental controls at home. We also offer well being support to help children with their emotional health, ensuring they feel safe and supported at all times.

As part of BWJPS’s commitment to keeping children safe we have signed up to implement the principles and aims of the Encompass Model.

In signing up to Encompass the Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team:-

• Endorse the Encompass Model and support the Key Adults in our school to fulfill the requirements of the Bury Encompass Protocol
• Promote and implement Bury Encompass processes and use these in accordance with internal safeguarding children processes.
• Recognise the sensitive nature of the information provided and ensure that this is retained in accordance with the principles of data protection

Encompass Handbook

Bury Encompass Protocol

At BWJPS, we are committed to safeguarding every pupil and ensuring they are protected from all forms of radicalisation and extremism. Our Prevent Duty Risk Assessment helps us identify potential risks within our school community, strengthen our safeguarding practices, and promote a culture of vigilance and resilience. This assessment is reviewed regularly and informs our policies, staff training, curriculum provision, and wider safeguarding procedures, ensuring we meet our statutory responsibilities and keep children safe.

We understand that safeguarding is a shared responsibility between school and home. We work in partnership with families to offer support and advice when needed. If you require guidance, we can signpost you to external organisations such as the NSPCC, CEOP, and local safeguarding boards. Our team is always here to listen and help families access the right support.

For more information on safeguarding and child protection, please visit the following websites:

• NSPCC
• CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection
• Bury Safeguarding Partnership