Safeguarding Statement

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of every child and expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where children feel valued, respected and listened to.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. At our school, we maintain a culture of vigilance and follow the principle that 'it could happen here'. We understand that abuse, neglect or exploitation can affect any child, regardless of their background or circumstances. As a result, staff remain alert to signs of concern, no matter how small, and are encouraged to be professionally curious, ask questions and challenge assumptions where necessary.

All staff receive regular safeguarding training and updates to ensure they are confident in recognising concerns and responding appropriately. We have robust safeguarding systems, policies and procedures in place which are reviewed regularly and updated at least annually to reflect current guidance and best practice.

We are tenacious in our efforts to safeguard children. When concerns are identified, we act promptly, record and monitor information carefully, and work closely with families and external agencies to ensure that children receive the support, protection and intervention they need. We recognise that effective safeguarding may sometimes require persistent follow-up and constructive challenge to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Child protection is an important part of our wider safeguarding responsibilities. We are alert to the signs of all forms of abuse and neglect and follow clear procedures to ensure that concerns are dealt with effectively. All staff, including supply staff, volunteers and governors, are required to understand and follow our safeguarding and child protection procedures.

There may be occasions when we need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies to protect a child's welfare. Wherever appropriate, we will discuss our concerns with parents and carers first. However, we will always act in the best interests of the child and may seek advice or make referrals without informing parents if doing so could place a child at increased risk of harm.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) are:

• Mrs H Chapman (Headteacher) DSL

• Mrs H Hutchison (Year R ) DDSL

• Miss J Brown (Year2 ) DDSL

Other Safeguarding Staff

Mrs Jayne Glennon - DBS checks, Single Central Record

Ms Tamaryn Morris - Safeguarding Governor

Visitors to school

All visitors to the school must sign in at the front reception desk and wear their given lanyard. Any person on site without a lanyard will be challenged.

Voluntary/parent helpers are required to complete an application form and have a DBS completed before coming into school. They are also required to be familiar with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and attend a Safeguarding Briefing led by the DSL.

Daily Safeguarding

All children are required to have two emergency contact numbers as stated in the Keeping Children Safe in Education document.

We have a Staying Safe curriculum map in place across the whole school which ensures our children learn about how to keep safe and how to manage risk. Assemblies, circle times and PSHE lessons also support children’s understanding of keeping themselves safe.

Online Safety

The school has termly Online Safety assemblies to highlight the importance of staying safe online.  Bi-annually, we hold an Online Safety day for the whole school community, including parents and governors, to keep the profile high.

Please click here for further information on Online Safety.