At St.John’s Primary School, safeguarding is paramount in all we do. We recognise our responsibility for Safeguarding and Child Protection and we have a robust culture of safeguarding.  We know that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility.

We ensure this through:

  • Safer recruitment procedures, including DBS and suitability checks;
  • Raising awareness of child protection issues, amongst staff, governors and volunteers and regular safeguarding training;
  • Using established procedures for reporting cases, or suspected cases of abuse;
  • Supporting children who have been abused in accordance with Child Protection planning;
  • Establishing a safe and nurturing environment for all children free from discrimination or bullying;
  • Ensuring multiple opportunities in the curriculum for teaching children about how to keep safe;
  • Ensuring children know there are trusted adults in school who they can talk to if they are worried about anything.

If you have a safeguarding concern about a child, family or member of staff,  please report it to our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Claire Linfield (Headteacher) or one of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Zoe Parks (Deputy Headteacher) Nicola Ball (KS1 Coordinator) or Charlotte Shepherd (SENDCo).

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