Mrs K Campbell – Is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John RC Primary

Mrs S Reid – Deputy DSL

Mrs Julie Hamer – Deputy DSL

Mrs V Dickson is the named Governor for Safeguarding.

At The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John, the safety and wellbeing of our children is our highest priority.

We encourage parents, carers, pupils and members of our school community to speak to us if they have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. No concern is too small, and we would always rather you shared a concern than kept it to yourself.

Who should I contact?

If you are worried about a child, please contact the school office on 0161 834 4150  and ask to speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a member of our safeguarding team by emailing safeguarding@st-peter-st-john.salford.sch.uk

Our safeguarding team will listen to your concerns and take appropriate action in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

Reporting a concern directly to Salford Children's Services

If you are concerned about a child's safety or welfare, you can also contact Salford City Council's Bridge Partnership directly.

• Telephone: 0161 603 4500 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm).

• Online: Report a safeguarding concern to Salford Children's Services.

If a child is in immediate danger

If you believe a child is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm, call 999.

We take all safeguarding concerns seriously and are committed to working with families and relevant agencies to ensure every child is safe, supported and protected.

Please click the above to view our Safeguarding Policy. 

Please click the above to read 'Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026'. 

 

At The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John, the safety and wellbeing of our children is our highest priority.

We understand that parents and carers may sometimes need additional advice, information or support. The following organisations provide trusted guidance on child protection, keeping children safe, recognising signs of abuse and accessing help and support.

NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe

The NSPCC provides advice and guidance for parents and carers on child protection, recognising signs of abuse and neglect, and keeping children safe.

Visit the NSPCC

Childline

Childline provides free, confidential support for children and young people who need someone to talk to about anything that is worrying them.

Visit Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111

Salford Safeguarding Children Partnership

Provides local safeguarding information, advice and guidance to help protect children and young people in Salford.

Visit Salford Safeguarding Children Partnership

NSPCC – Recognising Abuse and Neglect

Information to help parents understand the different types of child abuse and neglect and recognise possible warning signs.

Read more about recognising abuse

Action for Children

Provides advice, practical support and services for children, young people and families who may be experiencing difficulties.

Visit Action for Children

Family Lives

Offers free parenting advice and support to families on a range of issues, including behaviour, family relationships, parenting challenges and family wellbeing.

Visit Family Lives

NSPCC – Domestic Abuse

Provides information about how domestic abuse can affect children and where families can access help and support.

Visit NSPCC – Domestic Abuse

YoungMinds

Provides information and advice for parents who are concerned about their child's mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Visit YoungMinds

Barnardo's

Supports children, young people and families through a range of services, including support for children experiencing difficulties or vulnerability.

Visit Barnardo's

Childline – Bullying Support

Provides advice and support for children experiencing bullying, including how to get help and speak to someone they trust.

Visit Childline – Bullying

 

At The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John, we are committed to keeping all children safe and protecting them from harm.

As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, we have a duty to protect children from the risk of radicalisation and extremism. This is known as the Prevent Duty.

Prevent is part of the Government's wider CONTEST strategy to protect individuals from being drawn into terrorism. It aims to provide support at an early stage to people who may be vulnerable to radicalisation.

What is Radicalisation?

Radicalisation is the process by which a person comes to support terrorism or extremist ideologies. Children and young people can be exposed to extremist views and harmful influences in a variety of ways, including online, through social media or through people they meet.

How Do We Keep Children Safe?

At our school, we:

• Promote British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

• Encourage children to respect others, celebrate diversity and understand different viewpoints.

• Provide opportunities for children to develop critical thinking skills and challenge inappropriate or discriminatory views.

• Teach children how to stay safe online and recognise potentially harmful content.

• Ensure staff receive appropriate safeguarding and Prevent training.

• Take any concerns seriously and follow the appropriate safeguarding procedures.

What Can Parents and Carers Do?

Parents and carers play an important role in helping children stay safe. We encourage families to:

• Talk openly with children about what they see and experience online.

• Encourage children to think critically about information they come across.

• Be aware of changes in behaviour, friendships or interests that may cause concern.

• Discuss any worries with the school.

If you have concerns about a child being exposed to extremist views or potentially harmful influences, please contact the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

Further Information and Support

Please see the links below for further information about Prevent and how to keep children safe from radicalisation.

• ACT Early – Advice and support if you are concerned about someone being drawn into extremism.

• Educate Against Hate – Advice and resources for parents, carers and schools.

• GOV.UK – Information about the Prevent Duty.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where every child feels valued, supported and protected.

At The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John, we recognise that technology and the internet play an important part in children's everyday lives. While the internet provides many opportunities for learning, communication and entertainment, it can also expose children to risks.

We are committed to helping children develop the knowledge and skills they need to use technology safely, responsibly and respectfully.

How Can Parents and Carers Help?

Parents and carers play an important role in keeping children safe online. We encourage families to:

• Talk regularly with children about what they do online, including the games they play, websites they visit and people they communicate with.

• Set age-appropriate parental controls on devices, apps, games and broadband services.

• Check the age ratings and privacy settings of games, apps and social media platforms.

• Encourage children not to share personal information, photographs, passwords or their location online.

• Remind children never to communicate with people they do not know or arrange to meet someone they have met online.

• Agree clear boundaries around screen time and device use, particularly at bedtime.

• Encourage children to tell a trusted adult if they see something upsetting, receive an inappropriate message or feel uncomfortable online.

What Should I Look Out For?

Some online risks children may encounter include:

• Cyberbullying and unkind messages.

• Inappropriate or upsetting images, videos and websites.

• Online grooming and contact from strangers.

• Inappropriate games, apps and social media.

• Sharing personal information or photographs.

• Online scams, fake profiles and misleading information.

Useful Websites and Resources for Parents and Carers

We have included links to trusted organisations that provide further information, advice and support to help keep children safe online.

• Internet Matters – Practical advice on parental controls, online gaming, social media and screen time.

• Thinkuknow – Online safety advice and activities for parents and children, provided by CEOP Education.

• Childnet – Guidance on online gaming, social media, cyberbullying and safe online habits.

• NSPCC – Online Safety – Advice on keeping children safe online, including social media and inappropriate content.

• UK Safer Internet Centre – Guidance on online bullying, gaming, parental controls and reporting harmful content.

• CEOP – Report Online Abuse – Report concerns about online grooming, sexual abuse or exploitation of children.

• Parent Zone – Advice to help parents understand children's digital lives, online trends and technology.

• Childline – Free and confidential support for children who are worried about anything, including online bullying or abuse. Telephone: 0800 1111.

• BBFC – Information about film and television age ratings.

What Should I Do If I Am Worried?

If your child tells you about something worrying that has happened online, try to remain calm and reassure them that they have done the right thing by telling you.

Listen carefully, avoid blaming your child and report any safeguarding concerns to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

If you are concerned that your child is being groomed or sexually exploited online, you can report this directly to CEOP.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John recognises that children who experience domestic abuse can be significantly affected, even when they are not directly involved in or present during an incident.

Operation Encompass is a national scheme that supports children who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse.

Under the scheme, police share information with a child's school when they have attended a domestic abuse incident involving a child's household. This enables the school to be made aware of an incident before the start of the next school day, wherever possible, so that appropriate support can be provided.

The information is shared securely with the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), who can consider the child's individual needs and ensure they receive appropriate care, understanding and support within school.

Our priority is to provide a safe, supportive and understanding environment where children feel able to talk to a trusted adult and know that they are not alone.

Further information:

• Operation Encompass – information about the scheme and how it supports children and families.

• GOV.UK – Operation Encompass – official guidance explaining how the scheme works.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are worried about a child affected by domestic abuse, please speak to our safeguarding team or seek support from the appropriate services.

At The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John, we are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all children and ensuring that safeguarding concerns are always taken seriously.

We encourage staff, volunteers and members of our school community to speak up if they have concerns about unsafe practices, misconduct, malpractice or failures in safeguarding arrangements.

Our Whistleblowing Policy explains how concerns can be raised, the steps involved and the protection available to individuals who raise genuine concerns.

If you have a concern, please refer to our Whistle-blowing Policy for further information.

Concerns can normally be raised with the Headteacher. If your concern relates to the Headteacher, or you feel unable to raise it with them, the policy explains alternative reporting routes, including contacting the named Governor or Salford City Council's Internal Audit Team.

We want everyone to feel confident that concerns can be raised and will be taken seriously, with the safety and wellbeing of children remaining our priority.

 

The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John takes all concerns and allegations about adults working with children seriously. The safety and wellbeing of our pupils is always our priority.

If a parent, carer, pupil, member of staff or member of the public has a concern about the behaviour of an adult working in school, this should be reported to the Headteacher.

If the concern or allegation relates to the Headteacher, it should be reported to the Chair of Governors.

All concerns and allegations will be taken seriously and dealt with in accordance with our safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Where appropriate, the school will seek advice from the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), who oversees allegations against adults working with children.

All concerns will be handled sensitively, confidentially and in a timely manner, ensuring that children are protected and that appropriate procedures are followed.

How to raise a concern:

Please contact the school office and ask to speak to the Headteacher. If your concern relates to the Headteacher, please contact the Chair of Governors through the school office, marking your communication as confidential.