Frieth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosures and Barring Service and relevant safeguarding training before working with our children.
At Frieth Church of England Combined School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.
To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers’ suitability, including DBS checks, as recommended by Buckinghamshire Council in accordance with current legislation.
In accordance with our legal responsibilities, we have a Designated Safeguarding Lead. We also have two Deputy DSLs (Mrs Krisztina Tyzack and Emma Spencer). They have all received appropriate training for this role. It is their responsibility to ensure that all those in contact with our children receive safeguarding training on a regular basis.
There are occasions when our concern about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies. Whilst we would always aim to work in partnership with parents, there may be exceptions to this if we believe a child to be at risk.
First Response
01296 383962
Referrals into social care if you are concerned for the safety or well-being of a child.
Social Care
0300 131 6000
This number takes you direct into social care to speak to the duty social worker should you not be able to make contact with your own social worker.
Family Support
01296 398242
Family Action works to tackle some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families today – including financial hardship, mental health problems, social isolation and learning disabilities. Domestic abuse, or substance misuse and alcohol problems.
Women’s Aid
01296 437777
Women's Aid offer support to women & children/young people experiencing domestic violence.
Healthy Minds
01865 901600 or txt 07798 667169
Healthy Minds is a NHS service offering quick and easy access to talking therapies, practical support and employment advice. Anyone who is feeling depressed, anxious or stressed, is aged 18 or over and has a GP in Buckinghamshire can request help from Healthy Minds.
Barnardo’s Buddies
01296 330096
Every young person who gets help from our CAMHS will have a trained Barnardo’s buddy to work with them and offer support throughout their care.
Bucks Youth
01296 431183
For children and young people who are currently in care or leaving care and promote their right to be a part of the decision making processes that affect their lives.
Young Carers
01280 817772
Are independent charities offering young carers the chance to be young people free from their caring responsibilities through trusted activities, clubs, outings, holidays and one-to-one support.
Citizen Advice
01296 3283317
A service with knowledge and information for many concerns and problems.
Further useful links can be found below:
Prevent is a government strategy which addresses all forms of terrorism and continues to ensure resources and effort are allocated on the basis of threats to our national security. The main aim of Prevent is to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. At the heart of our Prevent work is our responsibility to safeguard our children, helping our children to understand the issues and providing early intervention to protect and divert people away from being drawn into terrorist activity.
