Safeguarding

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding Alert

Tuesday 11th June 2024

Safeguarding Alert: report of an incident in the West Bromwich area (between Lyng Lane and Spon Lane, near Watton Street)

 

We have been notified of an incident that took place in the morning of Friday 7th June.  A pupil from Holy Trinity CE Primary School was walking on the way to school when a man put his arm around the pupil’s neck and was choking her. The pupil was able to free herself after screaming and ran away from the male.

 

Description:  The male was wearing an all-black face mask to cover his face, black clothing, black gloves. He was wearing Nike air max trainers, all black.

 

The police have been notified.

Thursday 9th May 2024

National Crime Agency Alert – Sextortion: Information for parents and carers

The National Crime Agency have issued an urgent warning about “sextortion”. Please read the attached summary and advice for parents and carers.

Wednesday 17th January 2024

Safeguarding Alert: Report of a suspicious incident in the Oldbury area

 

We have been notified by a Sandwell School that at 3:13pm today (17th January 2024) within the local area, a tall male in his 40s or 50s wearing a beige coat attempted to make over-friendly conversation with students of the school.

 

The DSL and Head teacher have been informed and the police have been contacted.

Wednesday 17th January 2024

Safeguarding Alert: Report of a suspicious incident in the Oldbury area

 

We have been notified by a Sandwell School that at 3:13pm today (17th January 2024) within the local area, a tall male in his 40s or 50s wearing a beige coat attempted to make over-friendly conversation with students of the school.

 

The DSL and Head teacher have been informed and the police have been contacted.

Wednesday 17th January 2024

Safeguarding Alert: Report of a suspicious incident in the Tipton area

 

We have been notified by a Sandwell School that 2 suspicious white females entered the school today (17th January 2024) without permission. Students reported that they believe the females were recording the children on their phones during breaktime.

 

One woman was wearing a black coat, trousers and shoes (possibly trainers). The other was wearing black trousers, white trainers and a brown jacket. Both females had dark hair in ponytails.

 

The DSL and the Police have been notified.

Safeguarding Team

Name Title
Mrs J Wood Safeguarding Lead
Miss R Donaghie Safeguarding Lead
Mrs B Smith Deputy Safeguarding Lead

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