Worried About a Child?

If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child, please do not ignore it.

During school hours

Please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team as soon as possible.

Monyash C of E Primary School
Telephone: 01629 812413

If school is closed or you need to report a concern directly

Derbyshire Starting Point / Call Derbyshire: 01629 533190

Starting Point is Derbyshire County Council's contact and referral service for children and families.

In an emergency

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

For a non-emergency police matter, call 101.

Our Safeguarding Team

Please speak to any member of our safeguarding team if you have a concern about a child.

Mrs Liz Gavan
Deputy Headteacher
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mrs Sharon Slack
Executive Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Safeguarding Governor

Mr Finley McBean
Safeguarding Governor

The safeguarding team works together to ensure that concerns are identified, recorded and acted upon appropriately.

If You Are a Child and You Are Worried

There is always someone at school who will listen to you.

You can speak to:

• Mrs Slack
• Mrs Gavan
• Your Teacher
• A teaching assistant
• or any other adult in school that you trust.

You can talk to us if:

• something has happened that has upset or frightened you;
• someone has hurt you;
• someone has said or done something that makes you uncomfortable;
• you are worried about something happening at home or at school;
• you are worried about a friend;
• something online has worried, frightened or confused you;
• someone has asked you to keep a secret that makes you uncomfortable;
• or you simply feel that something is not right.

You will be listened to and taken seriously.

You do not have to deal with worries on your own.

Below are some useful web pages to help you if you are feeling worried.