Safeguarding
Safeguarding Information
St John’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed and understand that early help is paramount in supporting families. We have a team of staff who are committed to offering early help in supporting families.
School based family worker
Lindsey Cryer
SENCO
Rachael Hickman
Safeguarding Lead and support
Michael Unsworth
Eileen Steed
If you are concerned about a child or need some support please contact a member of staff.
Telephone 01706 647195
Should you have any Safeguarding or Child Protection concerns, out of hours or during school holidays the following contacts should be used:
Rochdale Safeguarding Children Unit
Open weekdays 9am – 4.30pm
Tel: 0300 303 0350
Multi Agency Screening Service (The MASS)
Open weekdays 8.45am – 4.45pm Rochdale Police Station
Tel: 0033 303 0440 Fax: 0844 963 2483
Out of hours, Emergency Duty Social Work Team
Open 16.45 – 8am weekdays, 24 hours during weekends and public holidays.
Tel: 0033 303 8875
Police, Public Protection and Investigation (PPIU)
This is a central switchboard for Greater Manchester Police.
Tel: 0161 856 8067
State you have a child protection concern about a child and where the child lives.
The Police Public Protection and Investigation Unit (PPIU) can also be contacted 8.30am – 5pm on
0161 856 8067/4559/4558
Education Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 01706 925384
Education Welfare Officer
Tel: 01706 925115
Local Authority Designated Officer (Allegations of Professional Abuse)
Tel: 01706 927617
Immediate risk to a child - 999
