Part of the Forward Education Trust

Safeguarding

Safeguarding pupils is the priority at Brays School. We aim to involve parents and carers in all decisions concerning their child but in certain circumstances it may be necessary to consult or make a direct referral to the Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS) where to do otherwise could result in significant or increased risk of harm to a child. We shall also comply with any mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Contact number for CASS: 0121 303 1888

Safeguarding is defined as –

  • Protecting children from maltreatment;
  • Preventing impairment of children’s health or development;
  • Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
  • Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

Brays School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils/students. We believe that:

  • All children/young people have the right to be protected from harm;
  • Children/young people need to be safe and to feel safe in school;
  • Children/young people need support that matches their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse;
  • All children/young people have the right to speak freely and voice their values and beliefs;
  • All children/young people must be encouraged to respect each other’s values and support each other;
  • All children/young people have the right to be supported to meet their emotional, and social needs as well as their educational needs – a happy, healthy, sociable child/young person will achieve better educationally.
  • Schools can and do contribute to the prevention of abuse, victimisation, bullying, exploitation, extreme behaviours, discriminatory views and risk taking behaviours; and
  • all staff and visitors have an important role to play in safeguarding children and protecting them from abuse.

Brays School will fulfil its local and national responsibilities as laid out in the following documents: –

On occasions we may need to speak to parents or carers about F.G.M. (female cutting), domestic abuse, forced marriage, child sex exploitation and expression of extreme views. We will also comply with any mandatory reporting responsibilities in these and other areas of safeguarding. We encourage parents or carers to speak to us if they have any concerns about these or other areas.

We provide advice and training sessions for parents re: online safety and we welcome any requests for advice or input in this area.  Parents and carers can ask and talk to us if they have any concerns no matter how small they feel they may be.  Online safety is a very important, influential and ever-changing aspect of children’s lives that can leave any child very vulnerable.

At Brays School the staff and children promote and practice British Values across the curriculum and in all we do every day, as part of our immersion in the principles set out in the Birmingham Curriculum Statement.

At Brays School our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mrs Julia Lloyd-Jones  

If you have a safeguarding query or wish to contact the school’s DSL please phone 0121 743 5730.  

Alternatively the DSL can be contacted by email at j.lloyd-jones@brays.fet.ac   

Full details of Birmingham’s Safeguarding process and procedure can be found on Birmingham’s Children’s Safeguarding Partnership website: www.lscpbirmingham.org.uk 

If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a child then you can contact The Children’s Support and Advice Service (CASS) directly on 0121 303 1888.  

If you wish to view Brays Safeguarding Policy please visit the policy section on the website.

Operation Encompass

Operation Encompass is a police and education early information safeguarding partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse. please use the links for further information or visit Home : Operation Encompass

Family Support

Families may find the following websites of benefit:
Food Pantry – Birmingham Care Group

The Trussell Trust – Stop UK Hunger

Cost of Living Support for Families – Working Families

Green Doctor, helping UK residents stay warm, stay well, and save energy. – Groundwork

Apply Now | LEAP | Local Energy Advice Partnership (applyforleap.org.uk)

Family Hubs | Birmingham City Council

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