Safeguarding
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, caring and supportive environment where they feel valued and protected. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. All staff receive regular safeguarding and Prevent Duty training and are vigilant in recognising any signs that a child may be at risk. Staff understand and follow our robust safeguarding procedures to ensure that every concern is responded to promptly and appropriately.
The safety and wellbeing of our children is at the heart of everything we do.
Our Designated Safeguarding Team is listed below:
Safeguarding Governor: Mrs Donnachie
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs Harrop
Deputy Safeguarding Leads: Mrs Farrell, Mrs Sutton
We adhere to all statutory DfE guidance listed below:
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026
Working Together to Safeguard Children
What To Do If You're Worried A Child Is Being Abused
Information Sharing for Practitioners
Educate Against Hate Parent Resources
Trafford Strategic Safeguarding Partnership
Trafford Children's First Response (formerly MARAT)
Trafford Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS)
Online Safety Guides
What Parents & Educators Need to Know about YouTube
Supporting Children to Deal with Upsetting Content
What Parents & Educators Need to Know about TikTok
What Parents & Educators Need to Know about WhatsApp
Top Tips for supporting Children Going Back to School
Mental Health Conversation Starters
Top Tips for Promoting Physical Wellbeing
What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Group Chats
Top Tips for Using Generative AI in the Classroom
Operation Encompass
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is part of Operation Encompass, a national initiative that supports children who may have been affected by domestic abuse. Through Operation Encompass, the police notify the school, before the start of the next school day whenever possible, if a child has been present during or affected by a domestic abuse incident. This enables us to provide timely and appropriate support to help the child feel safe, secure and ready to learn. All information is shared confidentially and handled in line with our safeguarding procedures.
Trafford Children's First Response
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, you can contact Trafford Children's First Response for advice or to report your concerns.
- During office hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm): 0161 912 5125
- Out of hours (Emergency Duty Team): 0161 912 2020
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, always call the Police on 999.
Below are a range of pages or links on topics that will help you understand how to keep your child safe, spot danger signs and offer you support and help.
Radicalisation (Prevent Duty)
Child sexual exploitation
Children missing in education
Children missing from home or care
Missing children and adults
Domestic violence
Mental health
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Bullying including cyberbullying
Sexting
Child on Child abuse
Faith Abuse
Forced Marriage
Trafficking
Young Carers
Safeguarding Curriculum
Keeping children safe is an integral part of our curriculum at St Vincent's. Through our curriculum and wider personal development programme, we teach children how to recognise risks, make safe choices and know where to seek help if they are worried. Our PSHE, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), Computing and wider curriculum provide regular opportunities for pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to keep themselves safe, both in school and beyond. Lessons are planned to be age appropriate and delivered sensitively, with additional support provided where needed. We also promote Fundamental British Values, helping children to understand their rights and responsibilities, respect others, celebrate diversity and become responsible, active citizens. Children learn about safeguarding through a wide range of experiences, including:
- Online safety and responsible use of technology
- Password security, privacy settings and digital citizenship
- Personal safety, including stranger awareness and staying safe outdoors
- Road safety and Bikeability
- Fire safety education and regular fire drills
- Anti-bullying education and our buddy system
- Healthy relationships and the NSPCC PANTS programme
- Mental health, wellbeing, self-esteem and resilience through PSHE
- Visits and workshops from police, nurses, dentists, road safety officers and the fire service
- Sun safety and healthy lifestyles
- Opportunities to develop pupil voice through the School Council
- Clear routines and expectations that promote a safe and positive school environment
By embedding safeguarding throughout school life, we empower every child to feel safe, confident and ready to thrive.
