Safeguarding & parent support
Safeguarding at Hassocks
At Hassocks Infant School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All staff share this commitment and recognise their role within this.
'At Hassocks Infant School, Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility'.
Safeguarding is all the actions we take to protect children from harm and promote their welfare. Our curriculum teaches our children how to keep them safe, both now and in the future. It helps children learn how to make safe choices, how to recognise when something isn't right, and how to act and seek help if they need it.
Many families at some point encounter challenges. This can be for a multitude of reasons and this can make parenting substantially harder. While there is no such thing as a 'perfect parent', having multiple stress factors can make the role of a parent even harder.
We work with families to help bring about support from external agencies when necessary and always have the needs of each individual child at the centre of our safeguarding practice.
In this section we have signposted you to some helpful websites, resources, charities and avenues for support depending on your situation. If you feel you have something tout
For more information, please click on the links opposite.
Key Contacts
- Designated Safeguarding Lead - Kamilya Steadman - Deputy Head
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads - Adrian Bates-Holland - Headteacher & Sara Nash - SEND Co-ordinator
- Safeguarding Governor - Awaiting appointment
- Co-Chair of Governors - Jenny Doyle and Michael Stansfield
Please contact the school office if you need to contact one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads, or use the following email address: dsl@hassocksis.com
Our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy will always be followed if a member of the school community believes that a child is at risk of physical injury, neglect, emotional or sexual abuse. This policy, alongside other policies related to safeguarding and child protection, can be found here.
Parent Support
Parenting can at times be challenging, and this can lead to feelings of stress, worry and anxiety. We have therefore put some key information with links on a range of topics for you to access on the list opposite. If you find that you are struggling and need further support, please come in and speak to a member of our team. We are committed to working in partnership with all parents and will provide support to any parent or carer if they feel they need support.
Parenting Smart
https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
Practical tips to support children's wellbeing and behaviour including: sleep, mealtimes, friendship issues, routines, saying goodbye, sibling rivalry and much more.
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/
There's no such thing as a perfect parent. One day all's calm, the next it's chaos. However it's going, we're here with advice and support for parents and carers.
West Sussex Family Information Service
https://familyinfoservice.westsussex.gov.uk/SynergyWeb/FSD/
The Family Information Service (FIS) is provided by West Sussex County Council. We offer free, impartial, up-to-date information to all families on childcare, as well as activities and services for 0-25 year olds.
Child Protection
Child protection focusses on protecting individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. If you are concerned about a child's welfare, please contact West Sussex Children's Services through the 'Integrated Front Door' service.
Integrated Front Door
All enquiries and referrals are triaged upon receipt and will then be directed to the appropriate service, providing a seamless process with children receiving a service proportionate to their needs. It is always best to raise a concern if you are worried; help can then be put in place for that child if needed.
If you have a safeguarding concern for a child, you can contact the Integrated Front Door on:
Email address: WSChildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk
Telephone number: 01403 229900
QR Code link: See below
Parent Talk
https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk
Find answers to parenting questions in our advice articles. Or talk to a parenting coach about anything that’s worrying you. It’s all free, and no topic is too big, small, or embarrassing.