Safeguarding
Keeping children safe is the most important role of the school, surpassing even teaching and learning.
Fairfield’s safeguarding team: are listed below:
School Designated Safeguarding Lead: Victoria Gilkey- Headteacher
School Deputy Safeguarding Leads:
Nicky Goff-Assistant Head-KS2
Karen Tomlinson-Assistant Head KS1 and EYFS
Rachael Horton-School Business Manager
Tracey Beswick-Family support worker
School Designated Safeguarding Governor: Paul Greenhalgh
Children know that we cannot keep secrets and that keeping themselves safe in the real and virtual worlds (online) is essential. Please visit our Online Safety page to find out more information.
All details are in our policy which is matched exactly to the key government document Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).
Please also see below our Safeguarding for parents newsletters.
Safeguarding concerns when school is closed
If a child is in immediate danger, you should contact the Emergency Services on 999. If it is not an emergency you can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101.
If there is no immediate danger, or you need safeguarding advice or information from a Social Worker, you can telephone the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0161 253 5678 during normal office hours. The Emergency Duty Team work outside normal office hours and can be contacted on 0161 253 6606.
Tracey Beswick, our family support advisor, can also be contacted on t.beswick@bury.gov.uk. Her mobile number is 07917052019.
You can also contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.
Please visit the following link for further information - Report a child at risk - Bury Council
https://www.bury.gov.uk/social-care-and-support/child-care-and-support/report-a-child-at-risk
Sources of help and support
If you are a child/parent and you would like to access help or support, please consider the following services who may be able to support whilst school are closed:
Childline - Childline | Childline Tel: 0800 1111 – Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help.
Kooth - Home - Kooth - Your online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support.
NSPCC - Keeping children safe | NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000 - If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
QWELL - Home - Qwell Free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK
Early Break Getting Help Line - Our Getting Help Line is available for anyone living in Bury – 0161 464 3679 (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm). It is an all age helpline that offers support with emotional health and wellbeing. We offer help, advice and signposting to relevant services in the local area. If you need support, please call us because there is a caring professional waiting to give you the help you need.
CAHMS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) – Tel - 0161 716 1100 / 1112 - We offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
The Bury Directory - The Bury Directory - Activities, Services & Events in Bury
Stop it Now! Contact the Stop It Now! child sexual abuse helpline - Stop It Now Tel - Confidential Helpline: 0808 1000 900.
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) - CEOP Safety Centre - If you have experienced online sexual abuse or you're worried this is happening to someone you know, let them know safely and securely.
Parents Protect - Parents Protect – Help parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Key documents