Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Castle Wood underpins all that we do. All staff are trained in Safeguarding and work closely with the Safeguarding Team and other professionals and agencies to ensure that the children in our community are kept safe.
Below is further information not only on Castle Wood's safeguarding practice but also on what you can do if you have concerns about a child or wish to seek further support.
Teresa and Jenny are readily available to support, signpost and provide advice as part of our pastoral team. Come and have a chat!
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Castle Wood's Child Protection and Safeguarding policy can be found here alongside other policies which inform our practice and procedure.
If you have a Safeguarding concern or need support, including in times of school closure, the following advice is available via the Coventry City Council webpage:
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/lscb
What to do if you need help yourself, or are worried about another child or young person?
If you think a child is in immediate danger always call the emergency services on 999.
To discuss a non-emergency matter with the Police call 101.
If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed or is at risk of harm, but there is no immediate danger, or you need advice or information, please call Coventry Children’s Social Care at the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 024 7678 8555
Out of office hours please call the Emergency Duty Social Worker on 024 7683 2222
For queries relating to Independent Reviewing Officers, Conference Chairs, Safeguarding Conferences or to discuss your own existing case please call 024 7697 5483
If you feel like you need some help and support with your own children or your family, or you just want to talk to someone about your family life, Coventry City Council have 8 Family Hubs around the city. Family Hubs are open to all children, young people and their families living in Coventry and they will work with you and give you information, advice and support. You can walk into any Family Hub (it doesn’t have to be your local Hub) or you can phone them. More information on this can be found at: www.coventry.gov.uk/familyhubs
Some families may be eligible for food banks. Please follow the link to see if you meet criteria and where your local food bank is Coventry Foodbank - Helping Local People in Crisis
During the summer it can be an expensive time having to keep your family fed and entertained. Many local retailers are supporting families with low cost meals or children eat for free. Follow the link for more information Places Kids Eat Free in the Summer Holidays 2024 (moneysavingcentral.co.uk)
There are many other support groups that you may find useful such as Coventry MIND Home - CWMind who can offer advice and support for mental health.
The Samaritans can be contacted on 116123 or by following this link Contact Us | Samaritans
NSPCC who can offer practical advice and support to parents NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC
The above information is taken directly from the Coventry Safeguarding Children’s Partnership website and can be found at: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/206/coventry_safeguarding_children_partnership/2493/coventry_safeguarding_children_partnership/4
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