Our Designated Safeguarding Leads

Sarah Warrilow – DSL – swarrilow@st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk 

Neil Cockcroft DDSL – ncockcroft@st-pauls.leicester. sch.uk 

You can find our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy here

Most importantly,  If you are concerned that a child is in immediate danger, ring the police on 101.
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child please call the school and ask to speak to a DSL or alternatively you can contact any of our DSL’s via email – above.

Safeguarding out of hours or emergency
If you are concerned that a child is an immediate danger you should ring the police.
If you are concerned about the safety or well-being of a child during the school holidays, please contact children’s social care: Duty and Advice;  0116 454 1004     

Safeguarding at St Paul’s
St Paul’s ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, on and off line, to develop positive and healthy relationships and how to avoid situations where they might be at risk including by being exploited.

The 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, the school will be able to inform the parents/carer of its need to make a referral. However, sometimes the school is advised by Children’s Social Care 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. The school follows legislation that aims to act in the best interests of the child.

We would like to reassure you that the continued safety and wellbeing of our students is our top priority. We have provided some resources supporting  parents and students to stay safe online.  We are also regularly reminding our students of the importance of online safety and how to report a concern they might have using the email link below:
onlinesafety@st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk

Key Information for parents
Please click here for our wide ranging PHSE and RSE programme.
Student Safeguarding Policy 2022
Newsletter Advent 22
How To Combat Online Bullying
Online Safety Letter
Operation Encompass Letter June 2022
Talking To Your Child About Online Sexual Harassment – A Guide For Parents Dec 2021

Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB)
Please click on the links below for details of the School’s policy on Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB)
Charter Letter
Charter Document
Charter Poster

Early Help
Children and young people can experience are range of difficulties at any time in their life. Early help is for children and young people of any age and can come from all kinds of services and organisations who work together to support the family. You might be using some of these services already, but we want to make sure they are providing the right support for you and your family’s needs.

You can request targeted support if you have concerns about your child’s health, development or behaviour. The request can be made by yourself or with the support of a teacher, health professional or support worker. During the assessment, you will be fully involved and listened to which will help find the right support that you, your child and family may need.

For more information about Early Help come and chat to us or for outside school, contact 0116 454 5899 or email early-help@leicester.gov.ukEarly Help Services for Families

If you think a child is in immediate danger
Don’t delay – call the police on 999 or call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 straight away.