Henley Green, Committed to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding all of our children at Henley Green. All of our staff receive safeguarding training which is updated regularly.

All of our staff understand the importance that our children feel safe and happy and are protected from harm. Through our safeguarding procedures, our staff know and carry out their role in to achieve this for our pupils.

Safeguarding means that our staff are committed to act to:

-protect our pupils from harm

-prevent harm to their development or health

-ensure that pupils grow up in a safe and caring environment

All visitors to our school are expected to act in accordance with our safeguarding procedures which are provided at the School Office on arrival (please see our Safeguarding Leaflet).

No visitors are permitted on our school site without formal sign in procedures and official identification.

The school has a designated Team who support staff, pupils and parents.

We work with a number of agencies to support our safeguarding procedures.

Rebecca Bond (Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Family Support Team: Jan Fossick, Jacqui Barker & Kim Morris

Designated Safeguarding Governor: Gemma Sumner

Safeguarding Adults in the Henley Green Community

Domestic Abuse Champion

At the end of 2024 I (Jan Fossick FSM & DDSL) completed training to become a Domestic Abuse Champion for adults in the Henley Green School community. Staff, parents and carers.

The role of the Domestic Abuse Champion is to be able to recognise the signs of Domestic Abuse, understand the impact, be able to offer confidential advice and support and share details of agencies who can support.

Any adult can speak with me about themselves or anyone they know to seek advice and support.

What is Domestic Abuse?

“Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviours, violence or abuse by those who are, or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality”

It can happen to anyone regardless of any circumstances, age, wealth, postcode, education, religion, sexuality or disability.

Contacting Me

I can be approached in person in school.

Email janfossick@henleygreen.coventry.sch.uk

Telephone 024 76613163 or FST mobile 07360 618409

External agencies that can offer support are:

Local

Safe to Talk

https://www.safetotalk.org.uk/

Coventry Safe to Talk helpline: 0800 111 4998 

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online/ 

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/online-safety/ 

Coventry Haven Women's Aid 02476 444 077 info@coventryhaven.co.uk

Panahghar 24hr helpline 0800 055 6519

Valley House Navigation Centre, 55-57 Bell Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7GQ, 02476 266 280 info@valleyhouse.org.uk

The Moat Family Hub (Woodend) Weekly Drop-ins Wednesdays 9:30 AM -12:00 PM 024 76785621

National

Women can call The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night.

Men can call Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm), or visit the webchat at Men's Advice Line (Wednesday 10am to 11.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm)

Men can also call ManKind on 0182 3334 244 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)

Relate - 0300 003 0396 - You can talk to Relate about your relationship, including issues around domestic abuse.

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0800 999 5428 - Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.