Where to find help
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (formerly Lancaster Steiner School) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and protecting them from “significant harm”.
If you suspect a child is being abused consult the current School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy or follow the steps below:
Report immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). In the absence of the DSL, report to the Deputy DSLs. If the DSL or deputy cannot be contacted, phone the MASH team. The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for LCC can be contacted for advice on allegations against staff. If an allegation is made against a member of staff this must be referred to the DSL. If the allegation is against the DSL this must be referred to the Trustee with responsibility for Safeguarding.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Key Personnel, Roles and Training
All school staff above can be reached on 01524 381876
Designated Safeguarding Lead | Katie Flasby |
| Deputy DSL (s) | Ola Mustapha |
| Deputy DSL (s) | Elspeth Mukerij |
| Chair of Trustees | Calum MacLure |
Safeguarding Trustee | Zoe Wild |
| Prevent Lead | Ola Mustapha |
| LCC School Safeguarding Officers | Victoria Wallace & Mechelle Lewis 01772 531196 school.safeguarding@lancashire.gov.uk |
| LCC MASH Education Officers | Matt Chipchase matt.chipchase@lancashire.gov.uk 01254 220989 Jennifer Ashton jennifer.ashton@lancashire.gov.uk 01772 531643 |
| LADO – Local Authority Designated Officer | Tim Booth, Donna Green & Shane Penn 01772 536694 LADO.admin@lancashire.gov.uk |
| MASH – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub | 0300 123 6720 between 8.00am – 5.00pm 0300 123 6722 between 5.00pm – 8.00am |
Support For Families
We recognise that families may need support with online safety, safeguarding, and wider well-being. The following organisations provide trusted advice and guidance.
Online Safety
NSPCC Online Safety Hub: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
CEOP Thinkuknow- Police-backed guidance and reporting tool: https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/
UK Safer Internet Centre – Guidance and advice: https://saferinternet.org.uk/
Internet Matters – Practical guides for devices, parental controls and screen time: https://www.internetmatters.org/
Childnet – Resources for talking to children about online safety: https://www.childnet.com/
Safeguarding & Child Protection
NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111 (for children, confidential support at any time)
CEOP – Report a concern: https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
Lancashire Safeguarding Children Partnership: https://www.lancashiresafeguarding.org.uk/
Well-being & Mental Health
YoungMinds – Support for anxiety, behaviour and mental health: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Mind – Advice for parents and families: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Bullying & Peer Support
Anti-Bullying Alliance – Advice and tools for families: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
Kidscape – Practical help for bullying situations: https://www.kidscape.org.uk/
Other Useful Support
Families may sometimes face challenges where additional support is helpful. The following organisations offer confidential advice and guidance for adults and families.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – For adults experiencing or concerned about domestic abuse. 24 hour helpline – 0808 2000 247 (for women), 08088010327 (for men).
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
We Are With You – substance abuse and mental health support: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Relate – Relationship difficulties, family breakdown, parental stress support: https://www.relate.org.uk
Lancashire Family Hubs Network – Local service providing advice, support and services for families and parents: https://lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/family-hubs/
Common Sense Media – A resource for parents offering reviews and advice on apps, games, films and online safety: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/