Safeguarding
Trust Safeguarding Statement and Ethos
At Shine Multi-Academy Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm and promote the welfare of all children. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. We strive to deliver this in line with our core values and Take Care.
School Statement
At Ranskill Primary School, we aim to help each child develop as an individual within a safe, caring and inspiring community. All children are given the opportunity through the school curriculum to achieve their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment, to learn self - respect and care for each other and the world in which they live.
We strive to offer an enabling environment for children and staff, where risks are minimised and well managed, and children are protected from harm and all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any child in distress and are confident about applying the safeguarding procedures.
Online Safety
More information is available for parents in the Parents/Online Safety section of the website.
Filtering and Monitoring
In line with KCSIE 2025, we ensure that appropriate filtering and monitoring systems are in place to protect pupils from online risks.
- Filtering limits access to harmful or inappropriate content.
- Monitoring ensures quick identification and response to online safety concerns.
- Our systems are provided by Wave 9/Sophos.
- All data is processed in line with the Data Education Act 2018.
- The DSL team are trained to respond to alerts and incidents appropriately.
- Children use technology every day, so we teach them how to stay safe online.
If you ever need advice on helping your child to stay safe online, please ask a member of staff.
The Designated Lead for Filtering and Monitoring is Mr A Steadman
Child Protection
Parents should be aware that the school is required to take any reasonable action to safeguard its pupils. In cases where the school has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill- treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, the Headteacher is obliged to follow the Child Protection procedures established by the Nottinghamshire Area Child Protection Committee and inform Social Services of the concern.
When the school refers a concern about a child to the Social Services Department, it is not accusing the parents of abuse but requesting that further investigation takes place to establish whether a child is at risk.
Health & Safety
The Health & Safety leader makes regular inspections together with a designated member of the Governing Body. Reports are made to the Headteacher who ensures any necessary action is taken. The school complies with all national and local Health & Safety Regulations.
Photographs
To help us keep all children safe and protect the privacy of our school community, parents, carers, and visitors are not permitted to take photographs or videos anywhere on the school site. This includes events, assemblies, performances, and day‑to‑day school activities.
Only school staff, using school‑owned devices, are allowed to take photographs. These images may be shared on our school website or on Class Dojo only when permission has been granted by parents or carers.
If you would like to check, update, or give consent for photographs—or permissions for any other activities in school—please contact the school office, who will be happy to help.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe.
For further information about taking photographs in school and how the Data Protection Act does not apply to photographs or films being taken for personal use by family and friends please see https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/schools/photos/.
Any objections to this policy should be addressed to the Headteacher.
Reporting a Concern
If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of any person/pupil please ask to speak to one of the following Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Mr A Steadman – Executive Headteacher, DSL
Mrs R Beesley–Head of School, DSL
Mrs K Buccieri - Deputy DSL
Mrs Lyons - Mental Health Lead
Mr Dave Maddison- Chair of the Governing Body
The Designated Leads for Online Safety are Mr A Steadman & Mrs Lyons
The Designated Lead for CIC (Looked after children) is: Mrs R Beesley
The Designated Lead for CME (Child Missing in Education) is: Mr A Steadman
The Designated Lead for Anti- Bullying is: Mrs Lyons
The Designated link Governor for Filtering and Monitoring is: Mr D Maddison
Reporting Concerns (Out of hours)
If school is closed and you are worried about a child, contact:
City MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub): 0115 876 4800
Emergency (Police); 999
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, always contact the Police (999).
Important Contact Details
NSPCC - National Helpline
0808 800 5000
Childline
0800 11 11
SHINE Multi-Academy
Clerk to Governors by email admin@shine-mat.com
Nottinghamshire MASH
0300 500 80 90.
mash.safeguarding@nottscc.gov.uk
Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/nscp
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, and it can take many forms, including emotional, physical, financial, and controlling behaviours. We want all families in our community to know that help is available, and no one has to face difficult situations alone. If you are concerned about your own safety, the safety of a child, or the wellbeing of someone you know, please reach out for support. Below, you will find a link to our Local Authority’s dedicated domestic abuse support website, which provides confidential advice, practical help, and information on accessing services. You can also speak with the school office if you need guidance on where to find further support.
Domestic Abuse Help
What is Prevent?
At Ranskill, keeping children safe is our number one priority. As part of our safeguarding work, we follow the national Prevent Duty, which helps protect children from the risk of radicalisation and extremist ideas. Prevent is simply about safeguarding — keeping children safe in the same way we protect them from other dangers.
The Prevent strategy aims to stop people being drawn into any form of terrorism or extremist ideology. It covers all types of extremism, including extreme right‑wing views and violent religious extremism.
What this means in school
We help keep children safe by:
- Teaching them how to think critically and recognise risks
- Encouraging respect, kindness and understanding of different cultures and beliefs
- Challenging prejudice and promoting positive, inclusive values
- Using internet filters and checking visitors to ensure children are safe in school
- Working closely with families and local safeguarding partners if we have concerns
Why this matters
Schools are in a unique position to notice early signs that a child may be struggling, isolated or influenced by harmful ideas. The Prevent Duty sits within our normal safeguarding processes. All staff know what signs to look for and who to speak to if they are worried about a pupil.
Working together
If you ever have concerns about your child or another pupil, or simply want to understand more about the Prevent Duty, please contact our safeguarding team. We are here to support children and families, and to ensure school is a safe place for every child to grow and thrive.
Nottinghamshire Police 101- can route non urgent referrals through to the PREVENT Team
Tel: 101 ext. 800 2962/2963
Making a Prevent referral Nottinghamshire: Prevent - Nottinghamshire Police
Cross-Border Information
