All staff at St Thomas's C.E. Primary are committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying safeguarding processes to avert and alleviate any such problems.

Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.

Parents should be aware that the school will take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils. In cases where the school has reason to be concerned about a child, staff follow Bury Integrated Safeguarding Partnership's procedures.

If you have a concern about the welfare or safety of a child at our school, please speak to:

Mr Van Hecke - Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Haughton - Deputy Head and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 

Mrs James - Assistant Head Teacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Begum- Parent Support Advisor and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

You can also contact Mr Young, the CEO of Sycamore Church of England Trust or our safeguarding governor Mrs Hudson if you have any concerns about child protection procedures or issues in our school. Contact details are available from the school office.

Child Protection in the Community

• Have you got a serious concern about the safety of a child or young person up to the age of 18?
• Do you think a child or young person is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed?
• Are you worried that a child is living in circumstances where they are treated badly and not cared for properly?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, please contact the MASH Team immediately on 0161 253 5678