The Edge Schools’ Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed here.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.
Child Exploitation: Advice for Parents and Carers
We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Marilyn Hunt, ( Executive Headteacher). Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads at Wistanstow are:
- Mrs Tamsin Griffiths, (Teacher)
- Mrs Holly Watson (Teacher)
- Miss Tegan Pinches (Teaching Assistant)
The governing body have selected a Safeguarding and Health & Safety Committee which takes the lead regarding governor responsibility for safeguarding in our schools, with Mrs Laura Furniss assigned as the lead Governor for Safeguarding. If you would like to contact Laura then please get in touch with the school office.
The Shropshire Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) can be contacted on SSCB general enquiries 01743 254259 – Please note: SSCB does not hold details on individual children or take referrals.
If you have any concerns about a child please contact FPOC on 0345 678 9021, email sscb@shropshire.gov.uk. In an emergency please dial 999.
Shropshire Safeguarding Community Partnership children’s website – designed to provide useful information and advice for professionals, parents and children.
Shropshire Safeguarding Community
Photographs and Videos
Whilst lots of parents and carers really enjoy seeing photos and videos of their children’s school life we are very mindful of our duty of care towards all our pupils. We take the issue of safeguarding very seriously and this includes the use of photographic and video images.
Any photographs or videos taken by parents, carers and relatives at school productions, sports days or other events are for the enjoyment of individual families. They must not be used in any way that could potentially place a child at risk. This would include publishing images in any form of print or on the internet including social networking sites. This is emphasised before concerts and shows etc and where practical a record of parents and relatives taking photographs or videos is made.
Occasionally, the local press will be invited to take photographs of school events and special achievements. We like to use photographs of our children on our website, in school documents, for parent information meetings, newsletters and on our display screens around the school. If you do not wish photographs of your child to be used for these purposes, then please contact the Headteacher.
E-Safety
Keeping safe online is really important for us at The Edge Schools’ Federation .
Our E-Safety policy reflects the importance on using information systems and electronic communication safely. We aim to keep our children safe online and also when using mobile phones, games consoles and wireless technology. We feel it is important to educate our children on the benefits, risks and responsibilities of using information technology.
A copy of our E-Safety policy can be found at the link below.
One of these websites may be useful to you if you have any questions about your child’s safety online: