At Knowsley Junior School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where all children feel secure and valued. Our safeguarding policies and procedures ensure that every child is protected from harm, and we take a proactive approach to their safety and wellbeing.

We follow strict safeguarding protocols in line with national and local guidance. Our staff receive regular training to identify and respond to concerns, and we work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide the best possible support for our pupils. From robust online safety measures to our dedicated child protection team, we do everything necessary to keep our children safe.

For more details on our safeguarding procedures and policies, please follow this link to our Safeguarding Policies.

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is Oldham’s first point of contact for:

• safeguarding referrals to protect children, young people or adults from harm, abuse or neglect; and
• care and support services which help individuals or families to meet their long-term needs, access the Early Help Service and mental health support, prevent or delay needs becoming more serious, lead independent lives and reduce dependence on public services.

A range of organisations make up the MASH including:

• Social services for children and adults
• Greater Manchester Police
• Early Help
• Education and Early Years
• Pennine Care and Bridgewater NHS Trusts
• Healthy Young Minds Oldham
• Positive Steps
• National Probation Service
• Greater Manchester & Cheshire Community Rehabilitation Company

Where there is a concern, these organisations share information to decide the most appropriate intervention to prevent harm to the person. This gives a full understanding of the situation so we are able to respond quickly and effectively.

The MASH can also:

• Help with caring for someone or enabling them to live at home, or
• Support with problems such as housing, finance, family relationships, giving up smoking or weight management.

If you suspect a person is at immediate risk of harm call 999 and speak to the Police.

You can contact the MASH from 8:40am – 5:00pm on Monday – Friday.

• Telephone: 0161 770 7777
• Email: adult.mash@oldham.gov.uk (adults)
• Email: child.mash@oldham.gov.uk (children)
• Fax: 0161 770 1576

Click here to contact Childline.