Safeguarding Information

How we respond to safeguarding concerns
At Northwood Park, the safety and wellbeing of our children is our highest priority. We have clear procedures in place to ensure that any safeguarding concern is recorded, shared and responded to promptly.

Recording concerns
All staff use CPOMS to record safeguarding concerns. Staff are trained to use the system appropriately and to provide clear, factual and robust records, including when a child makes a disclosure.

When a concern is recorded on CPOMS, an alert is sent to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). The DSL will review the information, consider the appropriate next steps and, where necessary, investigate further and arrange or coordinate any additional support.

Getting help quickly
Every classroom has a black star which can be used in an emergency. If immediate assistance is required, the star can be given to a child to take to the nearest available adult. This provides a simple and effective way of quickly alerting another member of staff that support is needed.

All classrooms also have access to a landline telephone and walkie-talkies, allowing staff to contact colleagues and request assistance promptly when required.

These procedures ensure that staff have clear and reliable ways to report concerns and seek support, helping us to maintain a safe environment for every child at Northwood Park.