Our school ensures children learn in a safe, caring and enriching environment. Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, to develop positive and healthy relationships and how to avoid situations where they might be at risk including by being exploited.

Our school also has a statutory responsibility to share any concerns it might have with other agencies and in particular police, health and children’s services about a child in need of protection.  Schools are not able to investigate child protection concerns but have a legal duty to refer them. In most instances, the school will be able to inform the parents/carer of the need to make a referral. However, sometimes the school is advised by children’s services or police that the parent/carer cannot be informed whilst they investigate the matter. We understand the anxiety parents/carers understandably feel when they are not told about any concerns from the outset. The school follows legislation that aims to act in the interests of the child.

The school will always seek to work in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child and family.

For more information on our commitment to safeguarding children please click here

Please click here to find information on the different types of child abuse and advice on what to do if you suspect a child is being abused.

For further information see the following document. The Prevent Duty for parents

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss A Connearn (Executive Headteacher)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs A Flood (Head of School)