Safeguarding

Safeguarding at our school

Mears Ashby CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff and volunteers at Mears Ashby are safeguarding trained.

Our safeguarding leads are: 

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our Policies page.

What to do if you have concerns about a child or family

Speak with one of the safeguarding leads at school.

If you are worried about a child outside of school time, you can call the local Multi Agency Support Hub for advice (anonymously if needs be) on 0300 126 1000. 

For further information about MASH, please see the following MASH-advice-for-parents.

If it is an emergency and you think that a child may be in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services directly by calling 999. 

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Safeguarding across professional partners in Northamptonshire is co-ordinated by the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership. We operate in liaison with them to ensure vital information about the safeguarding of children is shared effectively. The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is a triage and advice hub for members of the public as well as professionals to share concerns about the welfare and safety of children in the county. 

For more information about safeguarding in Northamptonshire, please look at the North Northamptonshire Council's Safeguarding pages website.

What to do if you have concerns about an adult

If you are concerned about the conduct of a member of staff, you should inform the Principal immediately. 

You can also report any concerns you have regarding a member of staff to the: Designated Officer / LADO - Northamptonshire SCP

Early Help

At Mears Ashby Primary School, we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children. There are various support measures in place to help families access the right assistance as early as possible, preventing concerns from escalating. Early Help can involve support with parenting, mental health, school attendance, family relationships, and other challenges that may affect a child's wellbeing. It brings together different services, such as schools, health professionals, and local support teams, to offer practical advice and guidance.

If you feel your family could benefit from early support, you can reach out to your midwife, your child’s health visitor, a local children’s centre, or their school. You can also request an Early Help Assessment (EHA) by contacting our helpdesk at earlyhelpadvice@nctrust.co.uk.

Miss Green is also available to support you through the Early Help Assessment process. If you would like more information, please feel free to ask.