YFPS takes safeguarding very seriously and ensures that all relevant school policies are reviewed by the governing body on an annual basis.  All our staff and volunteers are DBS checked and two references are requested on appointment to a role. We also ensure governors are kept up to date with 'Safer Recruitment Training'. We report on all aspects of safeguarding to governors in an annual report.  If you have a concern related to safeguarding, please contact Mrs Carla, Milford who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead within school: cmilford@yfps.co.uk

To locate the School Safeguarding Policy, return to the School's policies page via 'Key Information' then 'Policies'.

YFPS Safeguarding Team

Yealmpstone Farm is an Operation Encompass School

Please visit the website for further information.

• Operation Encompass

Connect 2

If you have concerns regarding a child, there is a local organisation previously called Plymouth Early Help Team, (EHAST). This is now called Connect 2.

You can book an appointment to talk about support that you may require with a member of their team. 

Plymouth Early Help and SEND Advice line | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

If your concern is more urgent, you can contact Plymouth Families First to report your concerns. This is also known as the Gateway.

The number is: 01752 668000  Out of hours 01752 346984

For more information: 

https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/what-are-family-hubs

Do you have concerns about a child?

If you are worried or concerned about a child, you can report this through using the details above. You can also share this concern with a member of the school's Safeguarding Team. Equally, you can share your concerns via the NSPCC website. If you have concerns about a child's safety and well-being, including a child in your family, you can use this form to tell the NSPCC helpline. One of our advisors will read it within 24 hours and decide what action needs to be taken.

Helpful contacts

The Childline number for children is: 0800 1111

The Parent line is: 0808 800 5000

For any safeguarding concerns that require a prompt response for a child not in Plymouth, please contact:

MASH on 0345 155 1071 (young people resident in Devon)

MARU on 0300 123 1116 (young people resident in Cornwall)

All urgent safeguarding concerns should be reported to the Police on 999. 

Plymouth CAMHS have a mental health crisis line for parents/carers and young people on 01752 435122.

Before and after school:

Parents and carers are responsible for children in the playground before the classroom doors open.  If your child attended breakfast club or after school club, our staff are there for them.

Please do not allow your children to ride bikes or scooters on the school site at any time. 

Please do not bring dogs onto the school premises.