Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
Belgrave St. Peter's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection / Safeguarding Policy.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mr A McLugash (Acting Headteacher)
Deputy DSL: Mr G Davis (Deputy Headteacher)
Deputy DSL: Mrs S Varia (Pastoral Manager)
Deputy DSL: Miss C Townend (Senior Administrator)
Early Help
Children and young people can experience a range of difficulties at any time in their life. Early help is for children and young people of any age and can come from all kinds of services and organisations who work together to support the family. You might be using some of these services already, but we want to make sure they are providing the right support for you and your family’s needs.
You can request targeted support if you have concerns about your child’s health, development or behaviour.
The request can be made by yourself or with the support of a teacher, health professional or support worker. During the assessment, you will be fully involved and listened to which will help find the right support that you, your child and family may need.
For more information about Early Help contact 0116 454 5899 or email
In addition to the services provided by the Early Help Service in Leicester, the school is able to provide additional support, guidance and signposting in a variety of forms.
This may include:
- Conversations with parents to identify needs
- Being an outlet for parental and family concerns
- Addressing pupil or parent health needs
- Behavioural Support for young people and their families e.g. through SEMH, EiM
- School nurse referrals
- Guidance on accessing support from a GP/Paediatrician - accompanying parents at appointments
- Support with claiming and accessing benefits such as, Housing, DWP, Food Banks, Employment
- Signposting local children's centres
- Completion of a variety of forms including School Admissions & Free School Meals
- Help with uniform and/or basic hygiene products
- Support for mental health - the school currently has 2 trained mental health first-aiders
- Referrals to UAVA, Living Without Abuse and other charities to support victims of Domestic Violence
- Referral to Emotions in Motion for pupils
- Signposting of SEND support e.g. ADHD Solutions
- Links with Leicester City Council - supporting families with Council Tax, Housing Options, Environmental Health issues
- Hosting TAF (Team around the Family) meetings.
Out of Hours Safeguarding
Please be aware that during the school holidays and times when the school is closed, you are still able to inform us of any child protection concerns you may have on our out of hours email address dsl@belgrave.risemat.co.uk
If you have an immediate concern and feel that a child is at risk of significant harm or danger, please contact the police.
You can also contact Leicester City Council Children's Social Care and Early Help, who will be able to offer further advice and guidance. They can be contacted on (0116) 454 1004.
If you would like to discuss a concern with a member of the school's safeguarding team, please call the school office on (0116) 266 5790. Alternately, you can email dsl@belgrave.risemat.co.uk
Please see the links below of national services that may be able to support you during the school holidays.
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
Shelter - The housing and homelessness charity - Shelter England