--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding" school: "Balshaw’s Church of England High School" --- # Safeguarding ### Keeping Children Safe at Balshaw's In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2026 we do everything possible to prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children in our school. We adhere to Safer Recruitment and Selection guidelines. We incorporate measures into our recruitment and selection procedures that help to deter, reject or identify people who may abuse children or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. All staff play a part in keeping children safe whilst working in or visiting the school site. At Balshaw’s High School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as our highest priority. We expect everyone to share this commitment. Our key contacts in school for Safeguarding are: ![](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/images/DSL_leads_sept_2024_updated.JPG) *Good Morning Parents and Carers (10th February 2026)* *Please find below a copy of this month's Safeguarding Newsletter for your information. It contains information on Mental Health Week and Safer Internet Day which is today and the increase in children with the use of Chatbots. Students will also receive important information about this in school via House Assemblies.* *In the news this morning it mentioned that nationally 1 in 3 children is using a Chatbot for personal advice. Whilst Chatbots can provide a means of finding out information we want our children to be aware of the importance of talking openly to parents, carers, friends, family and school about their worries or for advice. This is a message we reinforce to our students in school. If you have any concerns about your child and want some outside agency support please see all the agencies available on our school website or contact your Child's Tutor or the Pastoral Hub.* *[Wellbeing Advice for Parents and Carers \| Balshaw’s Church of England High School](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.balshaws.org.uk%2Fparents-portal%2FWellbeing-Advice-for-Parents-and-Carers&data=05%7C02%7Cofficeadmin%40balshaws.org.uk%7Cb11ffeac3178442ef8f408de688ba41c%7C2e7cab71ebd34debbcfa3e607c988efd%7C0%7C0%7C639063146573254711%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xkj%2FWrpkYi3LkbrkXMbJWePBVGhyVvQgITOdugUZFRk%3D&reserved=0)* *I hope you find this information useful and helpful for discussions with your child.* *Kindest regards* *Angela Wilson* *Deputy Headteacher* ### Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletters Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - September 2026 209 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding_September_2026.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - June 2026 1007 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding_Newletter_June_2026.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - May 2026 724 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding_May_2026.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - April 2026 1.26 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Seafeguarding_April_2026.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - February 2026 709 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/February_Secondary_2026.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - January 2026 1.27 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding_Newsletter_-_January_2026.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - December 2025 870 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/December_2025_Secondary_newsletter_.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - November 2025 1.56 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding__Newsletter_-_November_2025.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - October 2025 554 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safegaurding_Newsletter_-_October_2025.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - September 2025 587 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding_Newsletter_September_2025.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - June 2025 951 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding_Newsletter_June_2025.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - April 2025 620 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Spotlight_on_Safeguarding_Newsletter_April_2025.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - March 2025 601 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/March_2025_Secondary_newsletter_.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - February 2025 704 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/February_2025_Secondary_newsletter.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - January 2025 487 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/2025_January_Secondary_newsletter.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - December 2024 870 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/2024_December_Secondary_newsletter_.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - November 2024 860 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/2024_November_Secondary_newsletter_.pdf) Spotlight on Safeguarding Newsletter - October 2024 541 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/2024_October_secondary_newsletter.pdf) #### Have you heard of ‘County Lines’? This is regularly covered in the national news as it’s affecting families and communities up and down the country. ‘County lines’ is when urban gangs use children and vulnerable adults to expand their illegal drugs businesses into other towns. In Lancashire, we see pockets of county lines gangs coming in from Manchester, Merseyside, London, and West Yorkshire. The police are working proactively to dismantle these gangs from the top and protect the young and the vulnerable. You might know someone who needs your help. They might be a family member, neighbour, or someone else in your community. Gangs recruit and force vulnerable adults and children to work as couriers, transporting drugs and cash for them. They often set up a base in towns in other counties, taking over the home of a vulnerable person and sending runners to stay there. These are ways gangs distance themselves from criminal activity so that their victims carry the risk. **Look out for children and teens who are:** - Going missing from home/school without explanation - Mixing with new friends their parents don’t know - Using more than one mobile phone - Appearing nervous, scared, evasive, and/or secretive - Suffering injuries they can’t explain - Holding tickets for train or coach travel. **Look out for vulnerable adults who:** - Have withdrawn from family, the community or social services support - Have lots of different visitors at unusual hours - Are in a relationship with someone controlling - Have their curtains or blinds closed most of the time - Have more anti-social behaviour close to their home. You can report any concerns anonymously to Crimestoppers at[ https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously](http://%20https/crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously) It can be hard to report concerns about someone as they may have committed offences. Whether you phone them on 0800 555 111 or report your concerns online,[ ](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcrimestoppers-uk.org%2Fgive-information%2Fforms%2Fgive-information-anonymously&data=05%7C02%7Ca.coles%40balshaws.org.uk%7C7ec46729bc7742230cb608dc9f3d8694%7C2e7cab71ebd34debbcfa3e607c988efd%7C0%7C0%7C638560334319613827%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YIivxf6e21l8x1n1tCJh3LPdx85y12OyrCXm0tQTX1I%3D&reserved=0)Crimestoppers won’t pass on who you are or give any information that might suggest who you could be. They simply receive the information they need to stop these gangs and protect vulnerable people. ### Safeguarding Documents Children and Family Wellbeing Service Advice and Support Updated on 16/12/2022 76 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/children_and_family_wellbeing_service_advice_and_support.pdf) Department for Education - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 Updated on 15/09/2026 1.67 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2026.pdf) Department for Education - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 - Part 1 Updated on 15/09/2026 734 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2026_Part_one.pdf) HM Government - Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 Updated on 15/09/2026 2.05 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2026_a_guide_to_multi_agency_working_2026.pdf) National Online Safety - New Devices Updated on 01/12/2025 8.88 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/new-devices-2025.pdf) National Online Safety - Tech Free Christmas Updated on 01/12/2025 3.51 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/tech-free-christmas.pdf) Operation Encompass Updated on 18/03/2025 150 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Operation_Encompass(1).pdf) Safeguarding , Child Protection Policy and Procedures Updated on 04/09/2026 1.71 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Safeguarding_Child_Protection_Policy_and_Procedures_2026-27.pdf) Safeguarding Key Contacts for Safeguarding at Balshaw’s and Outside Agency Support Updated on 19/07/2024 168 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Key_contacts_for_Safeguarding_at_Balshaw-s.pdf) Safeguarding Our Children (Visitor Leaflet) Updated on 04/09/2026 314 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Safeguarding_Leaflet_2026.pdf) Safer Recruitment Consortium - Guidance for Safer Working Practice for Those Working with Children and Young People in Education Settings - 2022 Updated on 12/09/2024 507 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/GSWP_Feb_2022_(1).pdf) Where Can I Access Support? Updated on 18/03/2025 111 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/balshaws/files/documents/Safeguarding_where_can_I_access_support(1).pdf) ### Where Can I Access Support? ![](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/images/Neglect_Flyer_(Flyer_(A4)).jpg) - #### Lancashire Children's Social Care 0300 123 6720, , (out of hours 0300 123 6721) - #### Lancashire Police 101 or 999 in an emergency - #### [Anxiety UK](http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk) 03444 775 774 - #### [CALM](http://www.thecalmzone.net) (aimed at men aged 15-35) 0800 58 58 58 - #### [Childline](https://www.childline.org.uk/) 0800 1111 - #### [Childnet Resources for All](https://www.childnet.com/resources?for=11-14-years,14-18-years&paged=2) - #### [Life Central App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.styletech.lifecentral&hl=en_GB&gl=US) - #### [Men’s Health Forum](http://www.menshealthforum.org.uk) - #### [Mental Health Foundation](http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk) - #### [MIND](http://www.mind.org.uk) 0300 123 3393 - #### [Missing People Charity](https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/) 116 000 - #### [No Panic](http://www.nopanic.org.uk) 0844 967 4848 - #### [NSPCC](http://www.nspcc.org.uk) 0808 800 5000 (adults who are concerned about a child) - #### [Papyrus](http://www.papyrus-uk.org) 0800 068 41 41 - #### [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org/) 116 123 - #### [SANE](http://www.sane.org.uk) 0300 304 7000 - #### [Young Minds – Parent](http://www.youngminds.org.uk) helpline 0808 802 5544 ### ### Safeguarding - [Safeguarding](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding) - [Child-on-Child Abuse](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding/child-on-child-abuse) - [Click CEOP](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding/click-ceop) - [Online Safety](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding/onlinesafety) - [Prevent](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding/prevent) - [Report Harmful Content](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding/report-harmful-content) - [Safeguarding Early Help Offer](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/safeguarding/safeguarding) **Balshaw’s Church of England High School** Church Road Leyland PR25 3AH ### Useful Links - [Contact us](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/contact) - [Absence Reporting](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/absence-reporting) - [Future Events](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/future-events) - [Important Dates](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/calendar) © Copyright 2015–2026 Balshaw’s Church of England High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.balshaws.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)