Walmley Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) with responsibility for Child Protection is Mrs Karen Conway (in her absence the Deputy DSL is Mr Stuart Pearson). We recognise that some children may be the victims of neglect, physical, sexual or emotional abuse and all staff are well placed to identify such abuse and respond quickly and effectively. If you do have a concern about a child’s well-being, please report this to Mrs Conway or Mr Pearson; any member of staff as an initial point of contact. Alternatively, you may ring Children’s Advice & Support Service directly on 0121 303 1888.

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board

The Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board has a statutory duty to co-ordinate how agencies work together to safeguard and promote the well-being of children and young people in Birmingham and to ensure the effectiveness of the safeguarding arrangements.

The BSCB are currently running a campaign to Keep Children Safe. View the video here.

If you have any concerns about the safety and/or welfare of a child or young person, please telephone the Children’s Advice & Support Service (CASS) on 0121 303 1888 or e-mail.

If you have access to secure e-mail: secure.cass@birmingham.gcsx.gov.uk, if you do not have a access to a secure e-mail: cass@birmingham.gov.uk

Outside of normal office hours please call 0121 675 4806 for the Emergency Duty Team

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