Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the heart of Becton School and underpins all areas of our work. We are committed to educating our students and their parents and carers on how to stay safe in all aspects of our community and the ever-changing culture they face.
We recognise that in today's society our young people are growing up in a more challenging and unpredictable environment which can have additional dangers that may not be readily noticeable. For example, the growing concerns around social media, online grooming and grooming in general, gangs, weapons, sexualised behaviour and exploitation of young people, a rise in the viewing of pornography and its negative impact on relationships, as well as the radical views of extremists. We pride ourselves on our strong community links and our positive relationships with external agencies.
To ensure our young people are equipped in recognising safeguarding concerns and how best to manage these concerns, education around these issues is delivered in a whole school and targeted way.
Who to talk to?
There is always someone you can talk to; everyone has a right to be safe.
During school hours
If you want to speak to someone about any concerns you have for yourself or a child you know, then please contact our safeguarding team:
| Gary Smith | Designated Safeguarding Lead | 0114 5513650 | gsmith@nexusmat.org |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Cutts | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | 0114 5513650 | lcutts@nexusmat.org |
| Will Blakeney | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead | 0114 3053121 0114 2582140 |
wblakeney@nexusmat.org |
If you cannot contact them during school hours, please call the Becton School admin team on 0114 3053121, and they will find the right person for you to talk to.
Out of school hours (including holidays)
If you have a safeguarding emergency outside school hours please contact:
- Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855.
- If you believe a child to be in immediate danger, please call 999.
Online safety
We are committed to supporting our young people to stay safe online and how to be responsible users of the Internet. This can only be achieved with close partnership between home and school. If you have any worries about online safety or any online activities, please contact school and speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team. This website may also be helpful: https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/
If someone has acted inappropriately towards you online, you can report it to CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre). https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
Seeking support beyond school
There are a number of organisations who can provide help and support if needed, and we have outlined some of these below:
- South Yorkshire Police: 0114 220 2020
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
- NSPCC Helpline: 0800 800 500
- Internet Watch Hotline: 0845 600 8844
- Childline: for advice and support to children and young people.
- Phone: 0800 1111
- On the web: www.childline.org.uk.
- Chatdanger: a website explaining the potential internet dangers for children and young people.
- Internet Watch Foundation: the UK website for reporting illegal internet content.
- NSPCC: information for parents and children/young people on the dangers of surfing the net.
- ThinkUKnow: advice and information from the National Crime Agency's CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) Command.
- Kidscape: a children's charity that gives practical advice to young people about bullying and keeping safe.
- Visit www.kidscape.org.uk.
- The Samaritans: confidential helpline for young people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
- Phone: 08457 90 90 90.
- On the web: www.samaritans.org.
- Youth Access: this organisation will put you in touch with local services that offer information, advice and counselling.
- Phone: 020 8772 9900.
- The Hideout: for young people affected by domestic abuse.
- Visit thehideout.org.uk.