What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as: protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s mental health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and acting to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Within the Laurus Trust, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Our approach is child-centred and we consider, at all times, what is in the best interest of the child.
Report a concern
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Norris Bank Primary School is Mrs Elena Ponsen, Head of School.
The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is Mrs Natalie Evans, Deputy Head of School.
If you have a concern regarding the welfare of a child who attends Norris BankPrimary School, please ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team on 0161 549 7550 or [email protected].
Further advice and guidance can also be sought from the Multi Agency Safeguarding and Support Hub (MASSH). To contact MASSH, call 0161 217 6028 or email [email protected].
If a child is in immediate danger you should ring the emergency services or contact the police on 999.
For more information, please see our Safeguarding Policy on our policies page.
Information about reporting online abuse or a hate crime can be found on the CEOPS Website or the Report Hate Website.