We are committed to keeping our pupils safe and are rigorous in our approach to all aspects of safeguarding. We promote a culture of 'Everyone's Responsibility' in our school setting. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
If you have a safeguarding concern regarding a child at St Vincent de Paul then you can speak with a member of our designated safeguarding team
Mrs Michelle Curry - Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy Headteacher)
Mrs Alex Whitty - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (Headteacher)
Mrs Trudie Batty - Safeguarding Lead (Assistant Headteacher)
Mrs Val Hargrave - Safeguarding Lead (Assistant Headteacher)
Mr Simon Crump - Safeguarding Lead (KS2 Lead)
The safeguarding team can be contacted via the school office, by calling 01438 729555 or emailing safeguarding@stvincent.herts.sch.uk
If your concern is out of school hours, and/or you suspect for any reason, that a child is not being treated correctly, please contact the following numbers:
- The Police: 999
- Children's Services (Incl out of hours): 0300 123 4043
Further information about Hertfordshire Child Protection and Safeguarding services can be found here:
Young people and families / Herfordshire County Council
Operation Encompass:
Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces. Operation Encompass reports to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse. As a school, we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Designated Safeguarding Lead) has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the child/ren in our care.
We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and through Operation Encompass we will be able to provide the best possible support to our children.
Child Protection Policy
