Beechcroft St Paul's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy which can be viewed below.

All school staff are trained in Child Protection and how to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).  In addition, all staff and volunteers complete the PREVENT training that addresses concerns over radicalisation of children from groups or parents with extreme radical views.  Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

Children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns, we listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us.

 

Parents with concerns about safeguarding or the welfare and safety of any pupil in the first instance should speak directly to: 

Caroline Hawker (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Jon Griffiths (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Kendall Stuart-Smith (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Claire Smith (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Becky Greet (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - EYFS)