Safeguarding
Coopers School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Enhanced DBS checks are carried out on all staff.
Director of Safeguarding - Ms Ryan
Deputy Headteacher & Deputy DSL - Ms Campbell
Assistant Headteacher & Deputy DSL - Mr Hughes
The school will ensure that all staff have updated knowledge about safeguarding so that we can:
- Establish and maintain an environment where children feel secure, able to talk, and are listened to
- Ensure students know there are adults in the school whom they can approach if they are worried
- Include opportunities in the main curriculum as well as through PSHE, Tutor Time, Assembly or LEAP Day activities so that all pupils develop the skills to recognise and stay safe from abuse.
We follow the procedures set out by the Bromley Safeguarding Children Board and the London Safeguarding Children Board and take account of guidance issued by the Department for Education.
If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a student, please contact the Safeguarding Team on dsl@coopersschool.com.
The nominated Governor responsible for Safeguarding and Child Protection is Olaide Olumide, who can be contacted via the PA to the Headteacher via email on: rsewerin@coopers.e21c.co.uk If you believe a child is in immediate danger you should call;
- POLICE - 999
- CHILDLINE – 08001111
- NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
Medical information
It is important we have relevant information for our students and Medical Needs is an important part in making sure we safeguard our students. If your Child has a medical condition/need please complete the following online form. All documents can be sent to FirstAiders@coopersschool.com please make sure to put your child’s name and year group.
We do what we can to support our students in school and our parents, if there is information you would like to discuss about your child’s medical needs, please do contact your child’s Head of Year Team or you can email FirstAiders@coopersschool.com we will be happy to support.
WELLBEING ADVICE
Please see attached Leaflets with coping Strategies and useful Apps/numbers and websites to use to support those that self-harm.
There is also a Parent booklet to offer guidance and support. All our students have been given a card with support network card with details to carry on them should they need advice or support.
Bromley Y Services offers free support for children, young people and their families. They promote the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children, young people and families by enabling change, fostering resilience and helping them to build healthy relationships.
Take a look at their Website: Bromley Y Home Page (bromley-y.org)Or call them on: 020 3770 8848
WELLBEING RESOURCES
- 30 Days To Better Mental Health Challenge
- CAMHS Coping with Self harm Parents
- Mental Health Coping strategies for self harm
- Worried About Your Mental Health
POLICIES
USEFUL CONTACTS
If you are worried about a child please contact your local MASH Team and ask for support. If there is a serious risk to life, call 999. The numbers below will put you through to the right people who can offer support and advice.
BROMLEY MASH: 020 8461 7373 / 7379 / 7026 / 7826 / 7437
LEWISHAM MASH: 020 8314 6660 KENT COUNTY COUNCIL CSC: 03000 41 11 11
BEXLEY MASH: 020 8303 7777 (Press 7to speak to operator) or call MASH on 0203 045 5440
ROYAL GREENWICH MASH: 0208 921 3172; Consultation line for Practitioners 0208 921 2267
BROMLEY'S CHILDREN PROJECT (BCP): Parenting hotline: for families in need of non-emergency general advice and guidance on 020 8461 7259 (Mon to Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm). Parenting course information: for further information call 020 8461 7259 or email parenting.courses@bromley.gov.uk
Social media: for up-to-date information, announcements and much more please visit our social media pages.
- Facebook The Bromley Children Project - Facebook
- Instagram The Bromley Children Project – Instagram
- Youtube The Bromley Children Project - Creative Kids