Keeping children safe is at the heart of everything we do at Rougemont.
We want every child to feel safe, valued and listened to. If a child shares a worry or tells a member of staff that they have been harmed, or are concerned about their own safety or the safety of someone else, we have a responsibility to take those concerns seriously.
Staff will pass this information to our Designated Safeguarding Person, Mrs Sarah Howell-Jones, so that appropriate support and guidance can be considered.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary for the school to seek advice or support from Children’s Services or other safeguarding agencies. Wherever appropriate, we will keep parents and carers informed about this process, unless we are advised that doing so could place a child at greater risk.
When concerns are shared, our role is to follow the All Wales Safeguarding Procedures and work with relevant agencies to ensure children receive the support they need. This process is not about making judgements about families; it is about helping to keep children safe and promoting their wellbeing.
The welfare and best interests of the child will always be our primary consideration.
We are committed to working in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies to create a safe and supportive environment in which every child can thrive.
rougemont safeguarding team
Child Safety
Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of any child in our School, please report this immediately to one of the Designated Safeguarding Persons (DSPs) listed below via email or alternatively, scroll to access the MyVoice to report a concern.
Blaenau Gwent
Tel: 01495 315700
Email: DutyTeam@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Caerphilly
Tel: 0808 100 1727
Email: contactandreferral@caerphilly.gov.uk
Monmouthshire
Tel: 01291 635 669
Email: ChildDuty@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Newport
Tel: 01633 656656
Email: children.duty@newport.gov.uk
Torfaen
Tel: 01495 762200
Email: CS.Contact@Torfaen.Gov.UK
After 5pm and on weekends and bank holidays please contact the South East Wales Emergency Duty Team on 0800 328 4432.
Staff Conduct
If you are concerned about the conduct of a member of staff or volunteer, please contact the Head, Mrs Pritchard – lisa.pritchard@rougemontschool.co.uk
If your concern relates to the Head, please contact the Chair of the Board of Governors – chairofgovernors@rougemontschool.co.uk
Our Designated Safeguarding Governor is Mrs Wendy Williams – wendy.williams@rougemontschool.co.uk
My Voice
We know it can be a really difficult decision to speak out and sometimes it’s easier to write things down instead of coming to find one of your teachers.
Remember, you or your parents can share any worries via this platform.
The information you give us on My Voice will be kept confidential and you have the option to express your concerns without giving us your name. Scan the QR Code or click on the link and tell us what’s worrying you.
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