Safeguarding Children
Keeping children safe is the most important thing we do in school and making sure children are protected from harm is the responsibility of everyone in the school community.
Staff in school are happy to discuss any concerns you have about your own children or others you are aware of. We will either follow up your concerns ourselves or give you advice on what to do next.
If you are worried about a child's safety you can also call the number below and they will give discuss the matter with you.
Multi Agency Safeguarding (Children) Hub (City MASH) - 0115 876 4800
The City MASH receives referrals in respect of children where there are worries about their welfare.
- City MASH is operational Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:50 pm.
- Outside these hours, the telephone number should be used for emergency safeguarding enquiries only.
- The City MASH will only accept referrals on a child that lives within the City boundaries.
If you are a Child, a Parent, a Family Member or a Member of the public and have worries about a child - Please contact us on 0115 876 4800 to discuss your worries.
If you wish to report a concern anonymously, please contact us on 0115 876 4800. Please note that a MASH referral from a practitioner working with the child or family in a professional capacity cannot be treated as anonymous.
If the matter is urgent you should call the police on 999.