Our Pledge
Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and expects all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment.
Everyone has a responsibility to act, without delay, to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. It is our willingness to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpins this commitment. Our school seeks to work in partnership with families and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children who are vulnerable or in need.
Please click the link to access our schools: Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding Support and Advice
Early Help
Early Help provides support to children, young people, and families as soon as difficulties emerge. Its purpose is to prevent concerns from escalating by offering timely, coordinated support from a range of services and professionals.
At Everton Free School, our Family Support Workers are available to guide and support families in accessing appropriate Early Help services. If you feel you or your child may benefit from additional support, please contact the school directly.
Children’s Social Care
If you are concerned that a child is at risk of harm or in need of protection, you should contact your local Children’s Social Care team immediately.
Liverpool Children’s Social Care
Telephone: 0151 459 2606
Website: liverpool.gov.uk/children-and-families/childrens-social-care
Knowsley Children’s Social Care
Telephone: 0151 443 2600
Website: knowsley.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/child-protection-and-safeguarding
St Helens Children’s Services
Telephone: 01744 676767
Website: sthelens.gov.uk
Halton Children’s Social Care
Telephone: 0151 907 8305 / 0303 333 4302
Website: halton.gov.uk
Warrington Children’s Services
Telephone: 01925 443322
Website: warrington.gov.uk
Sefton Children’s Services
Telephone: 0151 934 4013
Website: sefton.gov.uk
Wigan Children’s Social Care
Telephone: 01942 828300
Website: wigan.gov.uk
Wirral Children’s Social Care
Telephone: 0151 606 2008
Website: wirral.gov.uk
For Early Help services within each area, please visit the relevant local authority website.
National Support Services
NSPCC
The NSPCC provides advice and support for anyone concerned about a child’s welfare.
Telephone: 0808 800 5000
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Childline
Childline is a free, confidential 24/7 service for children and young people up to the age of 19. Support is available via phone, online chat, and email for a wide range of issues, including bullying, mental health, and abuse.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Additional Support
Shore Space
Shore Space is an anonymous online service offering advice and guidance for young people around healthy relationships and sexual behaviour. It provides a safe space to:
- Ask questions about relationships
- Seek support to change behaviours
- Access reliable information to help support others
Website: shorespace.org.uk
Reporting Concerns in School
SHARP System
The SHARP System allows students to report safeguarding concerns directly to staff, including anonymously if they wish. This ensures that all students can raise concerns in a way that feels safe and accessible, without fear or anxiety.
Our School is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces.
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse and other issues that may impact upon their wellbeing.
Our police force will now share details about children who are missing from home with us that we can appropriately understand and support their needs when they return.
As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Designated Safeguarding Lead) known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right.
We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved.
Please click here to access the full letter from our Principal.
