Site Security

All visitors must report to Reception where a signing-in system is in operation.  Regular visitors and all users of the premises, for example, contractors and delivery persons, are required to observe the safety rules of Mountain Lane.  Contractors working in Mountain Lane premises will be made aware of the health and safety arrangements applicable to them by the Business Manager / Caretaker.  Visitors should wear a suitable visitors badge when on the premises.

The Headteacher must be informed immediately if there is a problem with the presence of an individual/ group/ unauthorised vehicle on Mountain Lane premises.  If it is felt necessary, police assistance will be sought.

Mountain Lane co-operate with the appropriate LA officer(s) to eliminate the unauthorised use of Mountain Lane grounds including by animal owners.

No animals will be brought on site without prior authorisation from the Headteacher and appropriate Risk Assessments and Insurance being in place (with the exception of Guide Dogs and licenced service dogs).

General Safeguarding advice for parents and members of the public

If you're worried about a child but they are not in immediate danger, you should share your concerns. Any person with concerns or suspicions about a child in Flintshire being harmed should contact:

Flintshire Children’s services

• The Duty Social Worker, Duty and Assessment Team, Social Services for Children, County Offices, Chapel Street, Flint, CH6 5BD.  Telephone: 01352 701000

 

If you wish to contact outside of office hours, please telephone the Duty Social Worker on: 0345 053 3116.

• They will discuss your concerns with you and ask you for as much detail as possible. They will investigate your concerns and if necessary, make a plan to protect the child. This may involve adding the child's name to the Child Protection Register. They will respect your right to confidentiality.

You can also contact:

Us at school on 01244 550688

The NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk.  Their trained professionals will talk through your concerns with you and give you expert advice.

Organisations that work with children and families must have safeguarding policies and procedures in place.

 

However,if you think a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999