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Safeguarding

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Designated Safeguarding Person - Mrs Helen King

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Person - Mrs Nicola Balkwill

Governor Responsible for Safeguarding - Mrs Sarah Lewis

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The safety and welfare of all our pupils is of paramount importance, it overrides all other considerations.

 

We take our responsibilities in this area very seriously. All staff and adults who work with children have DBS checks in place.

 

Children may disclose information to staff regarding problems with their home or personal life or teachers may have a concern. The authority requires Head teachers to report any obvious or suspected cases of child abuse which includes non-accidental injury, severe physical neglect, emotional abuse and/or sexual abuse.

 

This procedure is intended to protect children at risk. All staff are instructed to inform the Designated Safeguarding Person immediately if they have any concerns. We will then notify the relevant agencies as necessary. In matters of child protection, this may need to be without parental consent.

 

If you have concerns regarding the Headteacher please contact the governor responsible for safeguarding, Mrs Sarah Lewis or the Chair of Governors, Councillor Groucutt. Alternatively you could contact Children’s Services.

 

The All Wales Child Protection Procedures and the school Child Protection Policy are available to read in the school office. If you have any concerns about a child you may speak to Mrs King or call Children’s Services Child Duty & Assessment Team: 01291 635 669

Advice for parents whose children walk to and from school:-

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  • Make sure they know their address and your telephone number by heart, in case they get lost or have to navigate home from somewhere new.

  • If they have a mobile phone, remind them to fully charge it before leaving the house, and make sure they have all your contact numbers saved.

  • Talk to them about road safety. They should always look both ways before crossing the street, and never be on their phone whilst crossing a road.

  • Remind them never to accept a lift from someone they don’t know, or let a stranger into the house. They should never give personal information away – in real life or online.

  • Remind them never to change plans on their way home from school without checking with you first. This could include an offer from someone known to them for a lift, to go to shops or to the park etc

  • Remind them that if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any time, they can call you or a trusted adult.

  • If they ever feel like they’re in immediate danger, they should call the police straight away on 999.

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