Safeguarding
At Pen-y-fai CiW Primary School we acknowledge that children are amongst the most vulnerable in society. Therefore, adults in positions of trust have a duty to make sure that the rights of children are paramount and that they have the right to a life that is free from abuse. It is important to us that this is taken seriously and effective action is taken in response to any signs of abuse or neglect.
Pen-y-fai CiW Primary School has a legal duty of care for the health, safety, security and wellbeing of our pupils and staff at all times. This duty of care incorporates the duty to safeguard all pupils from subjection to any form of harm, abuse and nuisance. Our Governing Body and Senior Leaders will ensure that this duty is uncompromised at all times.
Mr Street, Mrs Lewis and Mr Bragg are the designated safeguarding leads for the school. If you have any concerns about safeguarding, please contact them using the form below.
If there are any concerns about any of the designated safeguarding leads, please fill out the form below to contact the Chair of Governors.
Pen-y-Fai CiW Primary School has a legal duty of care for the health, safety, security and wellbeing of our pupils and staff at all times. This duty of care incorporates the duty to safeguard all pupils from subjection to any form of harm, abuse and nuisance. Our Governing Body and Senior Leaders will ensure that this duty is uncompromised at all times.
If your enquiry is urgent, please see the links below for the appropriate support:
Action for Child – 01656 766067 – Offers a support service to help under 5’s get ready for school, such as: play sessions, speech therapists, health intervention and parenting programmes.
Barnardo’s – 01656 815420 or earlyhelp@bridgend.gov.uk – Offers one to one support on practical home management matters.
Bereavement Support – 073791 69836 hello@bridgendbereavement.co.uk – Offers support, advice to children and adults after someone has passed away.
Bridgend Carers – 01656 658479 – Provides information, support and short break opportunities to all carers throughout Bridgend.
Bridgend Food Bank – 01656 750016 or info@bridgend.foodbank.org.uk – supporting families in financial difficulty with food and non-judgmental support.
Childline – 0800 1111 – Information and advice to guide and support you about anything that is on your mind.
Child Exploitation and Online Protection – https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/ Protection advice if worried about online abuse or want to report.
ChatHealth – 07520 615718 – Text service to the School Nurse Service.
Citizens Advice – 01656 762800 – Offers advice on issues affecting people’s lives: for those in crisis or just exploring options.
Early Help – Offers services to support children, young adults and their families. 01656 815420 or email earlyhelp@bridgend.gov.uk
MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) – A single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns about vulnerable children: on 01656 642320, adults on 01656 642477 or email mashcentra@bridgend.gov.uk
National Autistic Society – bridgenddistrict.branch@nas.org.uk – Provide local information, advice and support any one whose life is touched by autism.
NICCO – 0808 808 2003 or https://www.nicco.org.uk/contact Providing information and services to families and children of offenders.
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 – Supports and protects children and helps prevent any type of abuse.
Police.uk – 999 for emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies – Use to report an emergency or to seek advice/services for those affected by crime.
Samaritans – Call 116123 for free or email jo@samaritans.org Support for whatever you are going through.
Turn 2 Us – 01656 643643 – information on childcare options, education provision, activities and services for children and young people.
Young Minds – Text YM to 85258 or visit youngminds.org.uk Free 24/7 text support for young people experiencing mental health/wellbeing issues.
Information and useful sites for keeping children safe online
Hwb – App Guide for Parents
Whisper – Whisper is an anonymous reporting service that can be accessed via a reporting form or SMS
Whisper® – Anonymous Reporting Tool | SWGfL
Report Harmful Content – If you’ve experienced or witnessed harm online we can help. Report Harmful Content can help you to report harmful content online by providing up to date information on community standards and direct links to the correct reporting facilities across multiple platforms.
Report Harmful Content – We Help You Remove Content
Report Remove – Report Remove is here to help young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet.