Safeguarding and Child Protection
Safeguarding at Supreme Start School: Supreme Start School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. If you have any concerns relating to a child, please contact the school on 0161 974 4777 and ask to speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mrs. Rachael Martin, or our Deputy DSL, Ms. Catherine Margaret Baldwin.
You can also fill in this form.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is responsible for overseeing all safeguarding matters within the school.
- Mrs. Rachael Martin
- +44 7368 978487
- [email protected]
The DSL ensures that safeguarding concerns are handled promptly, effectively, and in line with statutory guidance.
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is:
- Ms Catherine Margaret Baldwin
- 0161 974 4777
- [email protected]
Safer Recruitment
We follow strict safer recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children.
This includes:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Reference checks
- Identity verification
- Right to work in the UK
- Prohibition checks (where applicable)
We are committed to ensuring that all individuals working in our school uphold the highest standards of safeguarding.
Staff Training and Development
All staff receive regular safeguarding training to ensure they understand their responsibilities in protecting children.
Training includes:
- Recognising signs of abuse and neglect
- Reporting and recording concerns
- Maintaining professional boundaries
Our DSL and Deputy DSL receive advanced safeguarding training and regular updates in line with statutory guidance.
We are committed to continuous professional development to maintain a strong safeguarding culture.
Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
All staff are trained to report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Training includes:
We follow clear procedures to ensure concerns are recorded, monitored, and acted upon appropriately.
Where necessary, we work closely with external agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
Partnership with Parents and External Agencies
We work in partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies to safeguard children effectively.
This includes collaboration with:
- Local Authority safeguarding teams
- Social care services
- Health professionals
Online Safety
We are committed to ensuring that children are safe when using technology.
This includes:
- Monitoring internet usage
- Teaching children about online risks
- Implementing appropriate filtering and safeguarding systems
Whistleblowing
We encourage all staff to raise concerns about poor or unsafe practice.
All concerns are taken seriously and handled confidentially in line with our whistleblowing procedures.
Contact Details
All concerns are taken seriously and handled confidentially in line with our whistleblowing procedures.
Name: Colette Morris
Tel: 0161 770 0008
Email: [email protected]
Name: Wendy Nicholls
Tel: 0161 770 0008 or 07974 619094
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 770 7777
Email: [email protected]
Only referrals made via telephone will be accepted
Out of hours:
Tel: 0161 770 6936
Or the Police on 101 (999 in emergencies)
Call: 0808 800 5000
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: 999
Non-emergency: 101
Safeguarding Policies
Please see our safeguarding-related policies below: