Mayfield School

Safeguarding

Mayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children, young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Prior to appointment, all staff have Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, and undergo confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership website:

Cumbria Safeguarding Children Partnership : Cumbria County Council

Families can visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents to access advice and support on how to keep children safe from sexual abuse, both online and off. Articles provide guidance on topics as diverse as: challenging harmful sexual attitudes and promoting positive behaviours; helping a child with autism negotiate life online; supporting a child who has been sexually abused; and dealing with a range of online issues such as sending nude selfies and viewing pornography. Users will find films, downloadable guides and useful links to support organisations.

Families can also use the website to access the CEOP Safety Centre (www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre) where they can report abuse and exploitation direct to CEOP.

Operation Encompass

Operation Encompass is Cumbria's procedure for the early reporting of incidents of domestic abuse to schools to enable children and young people to receive the support and nurture that they need. The incident will be reported to the Key Adult in school before 9am on a school day when a child or young person has been involved or exposed to a domestic abuse incident the previous evening.

Mayfield School’s Key Adult who has completed specific training is Sam Kidd, Headteacher.  

For more information visit: https://www.operationencompass.org

Cyberbullying

Many of our students spend a lot of time using the internet, often on devices which they get as gifts. As a parent or carer it is worth remembering that there are some key things you can do to keep your child safe online. Please read the Department of Education's recent publication on advice for parents and carers on Cyberbullying.