Furrowfield School - Safeguarding – Everyone's Responsibility

Safeguarding

Safeguarding – Everyone's Responsibility

At Furrowfield School, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all students, staff and visitors, where wellbeing is prioritised and everyone feels valued, respected and protected.

We promote a culture where students and adults feel confident to share any concerns they may have about their own safety or the welfare of others. We believe that early intervention and effective support are key to ensuring that every child receives the help they need at the right time.

Our safeguarding arrangements are embedded throughout school life and are supported by strong pastoral care, positive relationships, clear procedures and close partnership working with families and external agencies.

Keeping Children Safe

We encourage students, parents and carers to make use of the information and resources provided on this page to help keep themselves and their families safe, both online and offline.

Areas of support may include:

Online safety and safe use of technology
Mental health and emotional wellbeing
Attendance and engagement in education
Bullying and peer-on-peer abuse
Child exploitation and county lines awareness
Domestic abuse and family support
Healthy relationships and personal safety
Local support services and safeguarding guidance

Need Help or Advice?

If you have any concerns about the safety, welfare or wellbeing of a student, please contact a member of our safeguarding team. We will listen, offer support and, where appropriate, help signpost you to the right services and agencies.

No concern is too small. By working together, we can help ensure that all children and young people feel safe, supported and able to thrive.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

Any safeguarding concerns should be directed to the safeguarding team immediately.

During school hours, Furrowfield School can be contacted on:

📞 0191 495 4700

Outside of school hours, support is available through Gateshead's Emergency Duty Team:

📞 0191 477 0844
(Available evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.)

The Emergency Duty Team provides support for children, young people and families experiencing urgent personal or family difficulties that require immediate assistance outside normal working hours.

All calls are routed through the Gateshead Care Call Service, which acts as the contact point for council services outside of regular office hours. A telephone operator will take your details and ensure that your concern is passed to the appropriate team for support and advice. If your call is not answered immediately, please be patient, as staff may be assisting another caller.

Remember

If you believe that a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, always contact:

📞 999 – Emergency Services

Safeguarding concerns should never be ignored. By reporting concerns promptly, we can work together to ensure that children and young people receive the protection and support they need.

Other Useful Contacts and Support

If you have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person, there are a number of organisations that can provide advice, support and assistance.

Northumbria Police

For non-emergency concerns, contact:

📞 101

Northumbria Police can provide advice and take reports relating to safeguarding concerns, criminal activity, anti-social behaviour or situations where a child may be at risk.

Childline

If you are a child or young person and are worried about your own safety, wellbeing or the safety of a friend, you can contact Childline for confidential advice and support.

📞 0800 1111

Childline is a free, confidential, 24-hour service offering support and guidance on a wide range of issues affecting children and young people.

NSPCC

Members of the public can report concerns about a child directly to the NSPCC.

📱 Text: 88858

This service is free and anonymous, and the NSPCC aims to respond to text enquiries within three hours.