Safeguarding
At St Philomena’s, safeguarding is central to our ethos. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all children and expect all members of our school community, including staff, volunteers and visitors, to share this commitment.
All staff receive regular safeguarding and child protection training and are expected to maintain professional curiosity, remain vigilant to signs that a child may be experiencing, or be at risk of, abuse, neglect or harm, and report any concerns immediately in accordance with the school’s safeguarding procedures.
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Our Safeguarding Team
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is:
Mrs Anderson – Designated Safeguarding Lead
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy DSL) is:
Mrs Williams – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) has lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection arrangements within the school and acts as the primary point of contact for concerns relating to the safety, welfare and protection of children.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, the DSL and Deputy DSL have the appropriate training, experience, authority and resources to fulfil their safeguarding duties effectively. They provide advice and support to staff, contribute to safeguarding assessments, work in partnership with relevant external agencies and ensure that effective safeguarding procedures are implemented and maintained across the school.
Reporting a safeguarding concern
If you have a concern about the safety, welfare or wellbeing of a child, please contact our safeguarding team:
Telephone: 01689 826550
Email: Dsl@st-philomenas.bromley.sch.uk
The safeguarding email address is monitored and will be directed to the appropriate member of the safeguarding team.
If your concern is urgent, or you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, please do not wait for an email response. Contact the emergency services by calling 999.
Concerns outside of school hours
The school’s safeguarding email address is monitored during school holidays. If you have a safeguarding concern outside of normal school hours, or require advice and support regarding a child’s welfare, please contact:
Bromley Children’s Social Care – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Telephone: 020 8461 7373
Email: mash@bromley.gov.uk
NSPCC Helpline
Telephone: 0808 800 5000
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm or there is an emergency situation, contact the emergency services by calling 999.
Safeguarding governance and policies
Safeguarding is overseen by the Governing Body and Oscar Romero Trust, who provide support to ensure that effective safeguarding arrangements are in place throughout the school.
