Safeguarding
The Governors and school staff of Priestlands School place the utmost importance in ensuring the safety of all our students. If you are concerned about the safety of a child who attends Priestlands School please get in contact by:
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If you have serious concerns over the safeguarding of any child within the local community or during the school holiday periods, please use any of the contact details below to report your concern:
- Hampshire Children’s Services: 0300 555 1384
- Hampshire Children’s Services Out of Hours: 0300 555 1373
- Hampshire Police: 0845 045 4545
- NSPCC Child Protection: 0808 800 5000
- Childline: 0800 1111
In an emergency, please dial 999.
Adults who would like more information or support around safeguarding issues for children and young people up to the age of 18 can visit the Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership website.
Safeguarding News
OMETV
We have become aware that some of our students are accessing OMETV, a platform that connects users with random strangers. This comes with significant risks, including exposure to inappropriate content and unsafe contacts.
Please take a moment to check your child’s phone and have a conversation with them about staying safe online.
For more information, please see this excellent parent guide: InternetMatters.org
Thank you for your continued support in helping keep students safe online.
Hayley Yates
Assistant Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Financial exploitation can happen to any child
Dear Parent/Guardian
Financial exploitation can happen to any child, from any background. Criminals are increasingly approaching young people online through gaming and social media, as well as in places like shops or cashpoints, offering “quick cash” or fake job opportunities. Their aim is to gain access to children’s bank accounts to commit fraud and launder money, often without the child realising what is happening.
To help you understand the signs and how to protect your child, please read this important guidance from The Children’s Society: What is Financial Exploitation? | The Children's Society
Thank you for your support.
Hayley Yates
Designated safeguarding Officer & Assistant Headteacher
Private Fostering – What You Need to Know
Private Fostering – What You Need to Know
If your child is staying with someone who isn’t a close relative for 28 days or more, this is called private fostering.
It’s really important to let the local authority know – this is a legal requirement and helps make sure children are safe and supported.
For more information, check out this guide: Hampshire-Private-Fostering-updated-090623-compressed.pdf or visit Private fostering | Children and Families | Hampshire County Council for a more comprehensive guide.
If you’re unsure or have questions, please get in touch with us at school.
Thank you for helping us keep children safe!
