Safeguarding
The welfare and safety of all children who attend our school is our paramount concern. We promote the health, well-being and safety of the pupils in all that we do.
Our children have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school.
As stipulated by the Children Act (1989), the Education Act (2002) and the Protection of Children Act (2001), the staff at Kirklevington Primary School have a duty to report any concerns that they may have that any child may be at risk from significant harm or may be suffering significant harm, particularly as a consequence of possible abuse.
All adults working with or on behalf of children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
All staff at Kirklevington Primary School undergo a thorough safer recruitment and vetting process. Staff have annual safeguarding training and receive termly updates about safeguarding.
We have a Safeguarding Team which consists of:
Designated safeguarding lead (DSL) Head of School – Mrs L Peacock
Deputy Designated safeguarding lead – Mrs J Patterson (Mr O Carlton for Maternity Cover)
Children’s Hub (CHUB) on 01429 284284
Designated Safeguarding Governor: Mrs P Duncan
Designated Teacher for CIOC/LAC: Mrs L Peacock
Mental Health Lead/Emotional Well-being Champion: Mrs P Newton
E-Safety Officer: Mr R Drake
SENDCO: Mrs J Patterson (Mrs L Peacock Acting SENCO – Maternity Cover)
Useful Links
https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/