Safeguarding
Keeping children safe in education
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children can be found on the Government’s website.
East Riding Children's Safeguarding Hub - (01482) 395500 or call 999 (asking for the police)
To read more about safeguarding children within the East Riding Local Authority, please visit the ERSCB website.
Out of Hours Safeguarding Contact Information
If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child outside of school hours, including weekends or holiday periods, please contact your Local Authority Children’s Social Care team.
East Riding Children’s Emergency Duty Team (CEDT): Telephone 01482 393939 (Out of Hours).
If a child is in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999.
Child Protection Policy
Our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy can be found on our Policies page.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Miss C Amor - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs J McCarthy - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs K Barber - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding and Child Protection Governor - Vacant
Email: safeguarding@howdeninfants.net
Howden Infant School fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect and support pupils in school.
If you have any concerns regarding safeguarding whilst you are working in our school, then please speak to one of the designated people.
Any child protection concerns must be written down, dated and handed to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
If a child speaks to you regarding a Child Protection issue, please do not ask any leading questions or promise secrecy regarding any information a child gives you.
Useful Information & Links
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your safety matters poster | [pdf 591KB] |
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Child Protection Information Summary (UK Government) | Link |
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Childline | Link |
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NSPCC | Link |
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The Prevent Duty | Link |
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CEOP Education | Link |
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