Great Alne Primary School
Safeguarding
Great Alne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors, visitors, volunteers and parents to share this commitment.
We expect that everyone working within the school will create an environment in which all children and adults have an equal right to protection regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual identity or culture. We require all adults to maintain an open mind and an attitude of ‘It could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned.
When concerned about the welfare of a child, staff members should always act in the interests of the child. We, therefore, have to ensure that this expectation becomes reality and, in order to achieve this, have identified the relevant policies to achieve this.
Related safeguarding portfolio policies
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
- Staff Behaviour Policy (code of conduct)
- Positive Relationships Policy
- Child on Child Abuse Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- SEND Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Alternative Provision Policy
- Safer recruitment and Employment
- Prevent Policy
- Online Safety Policy
- Acceptable User Agreement
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
KCSiE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) 2024
Working Together to Safeguard Children
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children--2
Working Together to Improve School Attendance
Information Sharing
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-practitioners-information-sharing-advice
WCC Children and Families Website:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/children-families
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is
Ms Julia McLeod (Acting headteacher)
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are
- Mrs Dunbar
- Mrs Hancock
All staff receive ongoing safeguarding development through school in-service training.
The Acting Headteacher Ms McLeod and the Chair of Governors, are trained in safer recruitment procedures.
If you're concerned about the welfare of any child, adult or family in the school community, please arrange to talk to Ms Julia McLeod at the earliest opportunity or email head2024@welearn365.com
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999.
Great Alne Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding pupils within its care. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils and adults.
Before anything else, we expect a code of conduct from everyone on the school site that assures everyone of safety, free from discrimination, derision or fear.
We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. All staff are trained, and annual training updates keep adults informed of any safeguarding and Prevent updates and current initiatives. Our policies follow National and Local Authority guidelines. All staff, including volunteers, are rigorously checked before starting at Great Alne Primary School, having clear safeguarding procedures both on site and for activities off the school site.
Thank you for helping us to provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is respected and valued.