Safeguarding
Safeguarding email address:
safeguardingteam@tithefarmprimary.co.uk
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Operation Encompass
Operation Encompass is a police and education early information safeguarding partnership enabling schools to offer immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse.
Online Safety
It's never easy to know how to keep our children safe when they aren't with us, and sometimes even when are, if we don't know what's happening in their lives or on their devices! Who are they talking to, what are they doing, are they okay?
Don't despair though...scroll through this page for help or click a button to go straight to a particular topics.
The Prevent Duty
The Prevent Duty requires schools to try to prevent people from being drawn into extremism and terrorism.
Safeguarding links
Bedfordshire Against Violence and Exploitation
Tackling Violence and Exploitation, Together
NSPCC
Domestic Abuse contact
Victim Support services
Drugs & Alcohol support services
Safety Squad (Children’s Safeguarding Team)
Children at risk of exploitation
Child exploitation can take many forms, including online grooming, criminal exploitation, sexual exploitation, financial manipulation, and human trafficking. As digital communication and social media continue to grow, individuals—especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults—face increasing risks both online and in their communities. Understanding these risks is essential for creating safe environments, preventing harm, and responding effectively when concerns arise.
This guidance is designed to help individuals, families, and professionals recognise the signs of exploitation, understand how it occurs, and know what steps to take if they are worried about someone’s safety. By increasing awareness and promoting safe online and offline practices, we can work together to reduce vulnerability, strengthen protective factors, and ensure that everyone has access to the support they need.
Exploitation can take many forms, including online grooming, criminal exploitation, sexual exploitation, financial manipulation, and human trafficking. As digital communication and social media continue to grow, individuals—especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults—face increasing risks both online and in their communities. Understanding these risks is essential for creating safe environments, preventing harm, and responding effectively when concerns arise.
This guidance is designed to help individuals, families, and professionals recognise the signs of exploitation, understand how it occurs, and know what steps to take if they are worried about someone’s safety. By increasing awareness and promoting safe online and offline practices, we can work together to reduce vulnerability, strengthen protective factors, and ensure that everyone has access to the support they need.
Trusted Websites for Guidance on Risk of Exploitation
NSPCC (UK) – Protecting Children from Exploitation
What it covers:
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Signs of grooming
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Online safety
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What to do if you’re worried about a child
Website: http://nspcc.org.uk
Good for parents, professionals, and young people.
CEOP / ThinkUKnow
What it covers:
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How to spot online exploitation
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Safety guides for children, teens, parents, and educators
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How to report online exploitation
Website: http://thinkuknow.co.uk
The CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) reporting button is widely used.
UNICEF – Child Protection Resources
What it covers:
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Global guidance on preventing exploitation
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Policy, safeguarding, and risk indicators
Website: http://unicef.org/protection
Bedfordshire Violence & Exploitation Prevention Partnership (VEPP)
Bedfordshire Violence & Exploitation Prevention Partnership (VEPP)