At Feltham Hill we have an explicit duty to safeguard and protect children from abuse and harm. The welfare and well-being of children attending our school is paramount.

Safeguarding means:

• protecting children from abuse and maltreatment
• preventing harm to children's health and development
• ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
• taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes

Child protection is part of the safeguarding process. It focusses on protecting individual children identified as suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This includes child protection procedures which detail how to respond to concerns about a child.

Online Safety

Online safety is an integral part of safeguarding and the broad and balanced curriculum taught to our children.

If you (as a parent) think any child is in immediate danger, call Police on 999 straight away.

If you are not sure but have concerns about a child or family, you can:

• Contact the NSPCC
• Contact Hounslow Children’s Social Care - telephone 020 8583 6600 option 2 email: childrensocialcare@hounslow.gov.uk  Out of hours: after 5pm weekdays or weekends telephone 020 8583 2222 and ask to speak to the duty social worker
• Speak to the Designated Safeguarding lead at school; Angela White  office@fhi.hounslow.sch.uk, call 0208 890 3814 or visit the School Office in person.

Other useful links for Parents and Children

• Childline - This organisation provides advice and support for parents or children online or on the phone anytime
• Pants Campaign - We use the friendly dinosaur Pantosaurus and associated song to help keep children safe from sexual abuse