A Venn Academy Trust School
– Together we will…
Venn is a pioneering academy trust, committed to building educational environments where all pupils are inspired to become lifelong learners who achieve the very highest standards possible.
Collaborating with all partners, the Trust works with its unique settings to create world class learning experiences for all.
Registered address:
Building C – First Floor,
Willerby Hill Business Park,
Beverley Rd,
Willerby,
East Yorkshire,
HU10 6FE.
A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (company number: 09662303).
Safeguarding Children
At Griffin Primary School, we take very seriously our responsibility to safeguard both children and adults. The healthy, safety and welfare of our children is high profiles throughout the school and our commitment to this is exemplified in the policies, procedures and processes that are followed. The need for rigorous guidelines and procedures is important to ensure that this is done with understanding and clarity. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children.
This school operates a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about candidates’ suitability to work with children as well as their suitability for the post at all stages in the recruitment process. High levels of vigilance are maintained through rigorous monitoring post appointment.
At Griffin Primary School, Miss L Pitts, is the member of staff responsible for Safeguarding and Child Protection.
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss L Pitts
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs A Carter
Online Safety Lead – Mr B Atkinson
Single Central Record – Mr A Kitchin
Safeguarding Governor – Mrs A Page
Useful documents:
What to do if you have concerns about a child who attends Griffin Primary School
- If your concern is urgent and there is an immediate risk of harm, phone the Police on 999
- During school hours, contact the school on (01482) 794122
- During school hours, contact EHASH on (01482) 448879
- Out of school hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team on (01482) 300304
CPOMS
We use CPOMS as a way to record information regarding safeguarding and behaviour in school. We may also sometimes make a note of conversations parents and carers have had with staff.
Operation Encompass
Operation Encompass is a Police and Education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people exposed to domestic abuse.
Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools before the start of the next school day when a child or young person has been involved or exposed to a domestic abuse incident the previous evening.
The information is given in strict confidence to a school’s Key Adult to enable support to be given dependent on the needs and wishes of the child.
Operation Encompass is a Trauma Informed and Trauma Sensitive charity. We acknowledge and understand the impact of Domestic Abuse as an Adverse Childhood Experience.
Operation Encompass mitigates against the damaged caused by exposure to Domestic Abuse and other ACE’s
Humber VPP – Violence Prevention Partnership
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff share a determination to help children succeed.”
“Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. There are strong relationships between staff and pupils.”
“Behaviour in school is good… This has helped to create a settled and industrious feeling in classrooms.”
“Children settle quickly in the early years. Staff rightly focus on developing children’s vocabulary and communication skills.”
“Through their focus on personal development, leaders support pupils to be confident, resilient and independent.”
“Trustees know the school well… They use this information to hold leaders to account effectively.”
“Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum… As a result of this well-planned and well-taught curriculum, pupils achieve well.”
“Leaders have ensured that reading is high priority. Pupils talk about a range of different books and authors that they enjoy reading.”
“Pupils told inspectors that bullying is rare. Pupils behave well at social times and enjoy playing games together.”
“Staff say they are proud to work in the school… ‘There is a lot of staff buy-in and a real team ethos.’”
“Leaders, including trustees, have established a culture of high expectation… This has led to the school being a calm place where pupils focus on their learning.”
“Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported in mathematics… As a result, pupils achieve well in mathematics.”