NPA Values
Respect – Treating others the way you want to be treated.
Resourcefulness – Being able to find creative solutions to problems.
Reciprocity – Giving back to others and helping those in need, as a team.
Reflectiveness – Thinking about your experiences and learning from them.
Resilient – Being able to bounce back from difficulties.
Risk-taking – Being willing to try new things and step outside your comfort zone.
Responsibility – Taking ownership of your actions and decisions.
Safeguarding - All Children MatterChildline: Help and Advice
Childline is a free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 in the UK.
You can speak to a trained counsellor about anything that is worrying you. No problem is too big or too small.
Call Childline free on 0800 1111. Calls do not appear on most phone bills.
You can also obtain support and speak to a counsellor online through the Childline website.
Useful Contact Numbers
Nantwich Primary Academy:
nantwichoffice@sbmat.org
Cheshire East Children’s Consultation Service (ChECS – Social Care)
0300 123 5012 (option 3)
Cheshire East Children’s Consultation Service out of hours emergency number (ChECS – social care)
0300 123 5022
Childline
0800 1111
NHS 111
111
Non-emergency police contact
101
The emergency services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
999
Nantwich Foodbank
Contact school for a referral
CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency, and is dedicated to tackling the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and young people. CEOP is there to help young people (up to age 18) who have been forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity with anyone online or in the real world. https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
UK Safer Internet Centre
Childnet
NSPCC Online Safety
CEOP Safety Centre
UK Safer Internet CentrePlease call:
999 for immediate danger
ChECS 0300 123 5012 option 3; out of hours 0300 123 5022
School: 01270 902055
Cheshire East advises that safeguarding referrals should not be emailed.
Keeping Children Safe in Education Policies
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs S Spence (Principal)
Deputy DSL: Mrs J McGhie (SENDCO)
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Online Safety Progression Pathway
Our Online Safety Progression Pathway sets out how pupils learn to use technology safely, responsibly and confidently as they move through the school. Learning is carefully sequenced so that each year group builds upon the knowledge and skills developed previously.
The pathway covers key areas including online communication, protecting personal information, evaluating online content, responsible digital behaviour and knowing what to do when something feels unsafe or worrying. It helps pupils develop the critical-thinking and digital-literacy skills they need to make sensible choices and seek support when necessary.
Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding Curriculum 
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Preventing Radicalisation and Extremism
Radicalisation can involve a child or young person being influenced or encouraged to support extremist ideas or terrorism.
If you are concerned that a child may be at risk of radicalisation, contact the school and ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team. You do not need to be certain before sharing a concern.
You can also contact the Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS) for advice and support:
0300 123 5012, option 3
For urgent child protection concerns outside normal working hours, contact the Emergency Duty Team:
0300 123 5022
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Further information for parents and carers is available from Educate Against Hate.
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a form of child abuse and violence against women and girls. It is illegal in the UK and it is also illegal to take a child abroad for FGM.
If you are concerned that a child may be at risk of FGM, or may already have undergone FGM, contact the school immediately and ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team.
You can also contact the Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS) on:
0300 123 5012, option 3
For urgent concerns outside normal working hours, call the Emergency Duty Team on 0300 123 5022. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Teachers have a legal duty to report directly to the police when a girl under 18 tells them that FGM has been carried out on her, or when they observe physical signs that appear to show it has been carried out. This report should normally be made by calling 101. The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead must also be informed.
Children and young people can obtain confidential support from Childline or call 0800 1111 free of charge.
Operation Encompass
Nantwich Primary Academy participates in Operation Encompass, an information-sharing arrangement between Cheshire Constabulary and schools.
When police attend a domestic-abuse incident and identify a child connected with our school, relevant information may be shared securely with the school’s trained safeguarding staff. This helps us understand that a child may need additional care, reassurance or support when they arrive at school.
Information received through Operation Encompass is treated sensitively and shared only with staff who need it to safeguard and support the child.
Operation Encompass should not replace reporting a concern directly. Please do not assume that the school has already been notified. If you are worried about a child, contact the school and ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team.
- If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
- Contact ChECS on 0300 123 5012, option 3.
- Outside normal working hours, call 0300 123 5022.
Further information is available from Operation Encompass and Cheshire Constabulary.
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Cheshire Young Carers
A young carer is a child or young person who regularly helps to look after someone at home. This might be a parent, brother, sister, grandparent or another family member who is ill, disabled, experiencing mental health difficulties or affected by alcohol or drug misuse.
You might help by:
- shopping, cooking or cleaning
- helping someone to wash or get dressed
- looking after brothers or sisters
- helping with medicines or appointments
- providing emotional support
- taking on other responsibilities at home
If you do any of these things, you may be a young carer. You do not have to manage everything by yourself, and asking for help will not get you or your family into trouble.
Who can I talk to?
Speak to a member of staff you trust, such as your teacher or a member of the safeguarding team. We will listen, help you talk about what you need and make sure that you receive appropriate support.
Mental Health Support
If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people of all ages, including children and young people. A trained mental health professional will listen and help you access the most appropriate support.
If someone is in immediate danger or there is a risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E.
For further information and support:
Talk PANTS
Talk PANTS is a simple way to help children understand that their bodies belong to them and that they should tell a trusted adult if anything makes them feel worried or uncomfortable.
- P: Privates are private
- A: Always remember your body belongs to you
- N: No means no
- T: Talk about secrets that upset you
- S: Speak up, someone can help
These conversations should be calm, age-appropriate and reassuring. Children should know that they will be listened to, supported and never blamed for speaking up.
Further advice and resources are available from NSPCC Talk PANTS.
The Underwear Rule Guide for Parents