Safeguarding Information
Hilltop School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
"Making sure that children and young people across Rotherham are safe and well is something
which is the responsibility of every single person who lives and works in the Borough."
Rotherham Safeguarding Children’s Board.
Child protection means we all do our best to make sure that children are safe and free from harm.
This includes protecting children from suspected abuse,discrimination or unfair treatment.
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
"Making sure that children and young people across Rotherham are safe and well is something
which is the responsibility of every single person who lives and works in the Borough."
Rotherham Safeguarding Children’s Board.
Child protection means we all do our best to make sure that children are safe and free from harm.
This includes protecting children from suspected abuse,discrimination or unfair treatment.
Safeguarding at Hilltop School includes work around the following:
Child Protection:Movement of Children
Pupil Voice and communication Student Council Confidentiality Anti-bullying Children missing from education Curriculum content Case conferences Looked After Children Child Protection Plans |
Policies:Child Protection
Behaviour Positive Handling Risk Assessment Well Being of Pupils Health and Safety First Aid Educational Visits School Security Supporting pupils with medical needs 14-19 Offsite Placements Equal Opportunities Disability Equality Scheme Looked After Children Allegations Against Staff |
Health and Safety:Risk Assessments
Accident and Incident Reporting Safe Handling First Aid Fire Safety Emergency Evacuations Lone Working Site Security Visitors and people on site ID Badges Out of School Visits |
Human Resources:Safer Recruitment
Single Central Record Allegations Against Staff Qualification checks CRB checks Eligibility to work in the UK checks Absence from work |
What we will do if we have a concern about your child:
If we notice a bruise or mark which is unexplained then we will contact you.
The majority of marks and bruises that we see can be easily explained.
If you notice a mark or bruise at home then if you let us know in the school diary or via a
telephone call,then we will not need to telephone you.
Within school we have procedures which require us to log any marks or bruises that is unexplained
and also to record any issues or concerns regarding a child.
Sometimes children communicate things to staff which can appear concerning.
Our first action if we have any concerns is to talk to you as the parent or carer who knows their child the best. If we feel that we have to share our concerns with Social Care then we will inform you first.
Likewise if you have any concerns regarding the care of your child in school or any issues regarding
unexplained marks or bruises or changes in behaviour,then it is important that you let us know so that
we can follow your concerns up.
If a matter is a Child Protection concern,then we cannot guarantee confidentiality.
We may need to share information with other agencies.
Any decision that the school makes,does so in the belief that they are acting in the best
interests of the child.
You can contact the school on
01709 813386
More information can be found on the internet:
www.rotherhamparentpartnership.com
The majority of marks and bruises that we see can be easily explained.
If you notice a mark or bruise at home then if you let us know in the school diary or via a
telephone call,then we will not need to telephone you.
Within school we have procedures which require us to log any marks or bruises that is unexplained
and also to record any issues or concerns regarding a child.
Sometimes children communicate things to staff which can appear concerning.
Our first action if we have any concerns is to talk to you as the parent or carer who knows their child the best. If we feel that we have to share our concerns with Social Care then we will inform you first.
Likewise if you have any concerns regarding the care of your child in school or any issues regarding
unexplained marks or bruises or changes in behaviour,then it is important that you let us know so that
we can follow your concerns up.
If a matter is a Child Protection concern,then we cannot guarantee confidentiality.
We may need to share information with other agencies.
Any decision that the school makes,does so in the belief that they are acting in the best
interests of the child.
You can contact the school on
01709 813386
More information can be found on the internet:
www.rotherhamparentpartnership.com
Who's Who?
At Hilltop School we have a designated Safeguarding Team who are available to talk to if you have any concerns:
Dave Burdett |
Rob Mulvey |
