Safeguarding
Avenue Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school. We follow the procedures set out in our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and guidelines.
Designated Safeguarding Lead & Safeguarding Deputies
Our Business Manager, Mrs B Hughes is also a Deputy DSL.
If you have any concerns and/or wish to discuss any of these subjects further, then please speak to one of the team.
Or
Email Mrs Louise Underwood (Head teacher) directly at lunderwood@avenue.leicester.sch.uk
Email: Mrs Jenny Goddard (Deputy Head Teacher/Lead DSL) at jgoddard@avenue.leicester.sch.uk
Policies In Relation to Safeguarding
Useful Telephone Numbers
Leicestershire Police 999 / 0116 2222222
Duty & Advice (Children's Social Care, Leicester City Council 0116 454 1004
Children's Safeguarding Unit, Leicester City Council 0116 454 2440
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) 0116 454 2440
Safeguarding in Education, Leicester City Council 0116 454 2440
Leicester Safeguarding Children's Board (LSCB) 0116 454 6520
SAFE Domestic Violence Support 0300 1230918
Forced Marriage Unit 020 7008 0151
Female Genital Mutilation Helpline 0800 028 3550
fgmhelp@nscpcc.org
NSPCC Whistleblowing Advice Line 0800 800 5000
(open 24 hours a day, all year round)
help@nspcc.org.uk
Childline 0800 1111
Operation Encompass click here for more information
Who can I report concerns to about a child or young person?
Useful Links
If you would like further information about keeping your child safe, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has lots of advice and guidance.