--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/safeguarding" school: "Manor Park Primary School" --- # Safeguarding SAFEGUARDING ━━━ ## Safe. Heard. Valued. Protected. At Manor Park Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, to be listened to, to be treated with respect and to learn in a secure and nurturing environment. ![Green school bags on coat pegs in a welcoming learning environment](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/images/22-10-26/safeguarding-bags.jpg)Together we belong, together we succeed. ## Our Designated Safeguarding Leads If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team. Designated Safeguarding Leads **Mrs Swindell**Headteacher · DSL **Mrs Perkins**Senior Learning Mentor · DSL Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads **Mrs Jacoby**Deputy Headteacher · Deputy DSL **Mrs Brown**Deputy Headteacher · Deputy DSL **Mrs Haines**Attendance Lead and Learning Mentor · Deputy DSL **Mrs Buckley**Deputy DSL ### Contact our Safeguarding Team [☎ 024 7650 1736](tel:+442476501736)[✉ dsl@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk](mailto:dsl@manorpark.coventry.sch.uk) You can speak to a DSL or Deputy DSL through the school office. ## Worried about a child? If you are concerned that a child is at risk of harm, please contact a member of our DSL team or the appropriate service below. ☎**In an emergency** If a child is at immediate risk of harm [999](tel:999) !**Coventry Children FIRST** Children and Family Initial Response · safeguarding concerns [024 7678 8555](tel:+442476788555) ◷**Out of hours** Evenings, weekends and holidays [024 7683 2222](tel:+442476832222) ☎**Police non-emergency** For non-urgent matters requiring police assistance [101](tel:101) ## How we keep children safe ♡ ### A Safe and Supportive Environment We provide a caring and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and able to talk to trusted adults. ! ### Recognising and Responding to Concerns We are alert to signs that a child may be at risk of harm and act quickly and appropriately to protect children. ▣ ### Online Safety We teach children how to stay safe online and work with families to support positive and safe use of technology. ♧ ### Working in Partnership We work closely with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure the best possible support for children and families. ## Early Help, Families First & Inclusion At Manor Park, we work in partnership with Coventry City Council and other local services as part of the Families First approach. Our aim is to identify emerging needs early, listen to families and work together to provide the right help at the right time. Families First brings together early help and safeguarding services so that families can receive coordinated support. This includes the Coventry Children FIRST team. Our Inclusion and Pastoral Team, Learning Mentors and SENCo work closely with children and families to provide advice, emotional wellbeing support and access to additional services where needed, including support with attendance, behaviour, family circumstances and SEND. **We want children and families to feel comfortable asking for help before difficulties become more serious.** ![Wooden signs reading Support, Listen, Work together and Stronger families, beside a plant](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/images/22-10-26/safeguarding-early-help.jpg) ### Policies & Key Information School safeguarding policies and key national guidance. - [Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/Child_Protection_and_Safeguarding_Policy_2026.pdf) - [Online Safety and Acceptable Use Policy](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/Online_safety_-_acceptable_use_policy_Sept_2026.pdf) - [Positive Relationships and Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/policies/Relationships_and_Behaviour_Policy_25%281%29.pdf) - [Whistleblowing Policy](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/policies/Whistleblowing_Policy_October_2025.pdf) - [Operation Encompass](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/key_information/Safeguarding/251006_-_Operation_Encompass_letter_Sept_25.pdf) - [Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/policies/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2026_a_guide_to_multi_agency_working.pdf) - [Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/policies/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2026.pdf) ### Online Safety & Resources Helpful information and advice for children, families and professionals. - [Coventry safeguarding information](https://www.coventry.gov.uk/childrens-social-care/safeguarding-children) - [Childline](https://www.childline.org.uk/) - [NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/) - [CEOP Safety Centre](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/) - [Internet Matters](https://www.internetmatters.org/) - [Thinkuknow](https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/) ### Support for Children and Families Information, advice and support for families. - [Coventry Family Hubs](https://www.coventryfamilies.co.uk/?smart=onboarding) - [Coventry City Council](https://www.coventry.gov.uk/) - [Rise – Coventry and Warwickshire](https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory-record/59743/rise) - [Parentkind](https://www.parentkind.org.uk/) - [YoungMinds](https://www.youngminds.org.uk/) - [Family Lives](https://www.familylives.org.uk/) ## Further Safeguarding Resources Additional information about keeping children safe and accessing support. Prevent and protecting children from extremismPrevent is part of safeguarding and aims to protect people from being drawn into terrorism. You can find information and guidance through [the government's Prevent duty guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance). If you are concerned about a child, contact the school's safeguarding team. Child exploitation and online harmChildren can be at risk of exploitation both online and offline. The [NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/child-sexual-exploitation/) provides information about exploitation, while [CEOP](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/) provides advice and a way to report online sexual abuse concerns. In an emergency, call 999. Domestic abuse and Operation EncompassOperation Encompass supports communication between the police and schools following domestic abuse incidents, so appropriate support can be offered to children. Read [our Operation Encompass information letter](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/files/documents/key_information/Safeguarding/251006_-_Operation_Encompass_letter_Sept_25.pdf). Where to go if you need helpYou can contact our DSL team on [024 7650 1736](tel:+442476501736) or . For safeguarding concerns outside school, contact Coventry Children FIRST on [024 7678 8555](tel:+442476788555), or the out-of-hours service on [024 7683 2222](tel:+442476832222). Call [999](tel:999) if someone is in immediate danger. ### Key Information - [Ofsted and Performance Data](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/ofsted-and-performance-data) - [School Opening Hours / Term Dates](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/school-opening-hours) - [Calendar](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/calendar) - [Safeguarding](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/safeguarding) - [Attendance](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/attendance) - [Inclusion/SEND](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/inclusion-send) - [Uniform](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/uniform) - [CHAMPS Wraparound Care](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/champs) - [School Lunch Menu](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/school-lunch-menu) ![Manor Park Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/images/logo/Untitled_design_(18).png) ### Manor Park Primary School Ulverscroft Road Coventry CV3 5EZ 024 7650 1736 ### Quick Links: - [Ofsted](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/key-information/ofsted-and-performance-data) - [MyChildAtSchool - Login](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [ClassDojo for Parents - Login](https://home.classdojo.com/#/login) © Copyright 2025–2026 Manor Park Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.manorpark.coventry.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/manor-park-primary-school/images/splash/manor_park_open_visits_18_nov_2026.png)