Safeguarding
Keeping Children Safe
At Parkview Nursery School we aim to provide a secure, happy and stimulating environment for all, where children not only fulfil their potential but also learn to respect and value both themselves and others. We strive to establish and maintain an ethos where children feel safe,secure and are encouraged to talk and are listened to.
This is achieved by giving the children a voice, respecting them, involving them, responding to them and through teaching them about their rights.
We include planned activities and opportunities for P.S.E. which equip children with the skills they need to stay safe from abuse and prepare them for adult life.
The staff at Parkview recognise that for children, good friendships and lines of communication with a trusted adult help prevention, especially for those at risk of, or suffering from abuse.
Concerns
The staff at Parkview Nursery School are in a good position to keep a watchful eye on children and their safety and to protect them from abuse and neglect. If they have concerns they must inform the designated safeguarding lead for Child Protection, Miss Hughes immediately or, in her absence, Mrs Barrett. If necessary, they will make a referral to Children’s Services to ensure the well-being of a pupil is safeguarded.
All referrals will be made through Cumberland’s Safeguarding Hub. Advice on whether to refer will also be sought.
Safeguarding Hub
0333 240 1727
Anybody with a concern about a child in Cumberland can contact Cumberland Safeguarding Hub on this single number.
As always, but especially with regard to safeguarding, if you would like to discuss any matter with a member of staff, please call in, telephone or email us.
Please note that from Arpil 2025 Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership will split to become Cumberland Safeguarding Children Partnership and Westmoreland and Furness Safeguarding Children Parternhip.
Roles and Responsibilities
The designated person with responsibility for safeguarding is: Miss Rhiannon Hughes
The deputy designated person with responsibility for safeguarding is: Mrs Sheila Barrett
Safeguarding children is a collective responsibility for the whole of the Governing Body. Every school should have a Nominated Governor for Safeguarding/Child Protection, in this school it is: Mrs Diane O'Brien
The governors with the responsibility for safer recruitment is: Mrs Shelagh Cloudsdale and Mrs Diane O'Brien
In addition the school will fully comply with national and local statutory duties and guidance. At Parkview Nursery School we adhere to Cumbria Safeguarding Children's Partnership (CSCP) procedures:
https://cumbriascp.trixonline.co.uk/
Safeguarding is a high priority at Parkview.
Please click on this link for a copy of our full Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 2025.docx
A copy of our Policy for Supporting pupils with Medical Conditions can also be found using the link below:
Policy for Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions 2025.docx
Our Health and Safety Policy can be found using the following link:
Cumberland Schools Health and Safety Policy Part 2 - Arrangements - Parkview June 24.docx
A copy of our Online Safety Policy can be found using the following link:
Online Safety Policy Sept 25.docx
A copy of our 'Use of Social Media - Parent Information' can be found using the folloeing link:
Social media document May 25.docx
Ofsted Report September 2019
‘Staff are very good at keeping the children safe, the safeguarding and protection of children are extremely important to them'
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility -
Help us to keep all our children safe.
Parent information about how to keep your child safe online:
Operation Encompass
We work closely with Cumbria Constabulary to safeguard all children and families. If you would like more information on this please let Miss Hughes now.