Safeguarding
Schools and their staff form part of the wider safeguarding system for children. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. (Keeping Children Safe in Education – DfE, 2025)
Our school has a whole-school approach to safeguarding, which ensures that keeping children safe is at the heart of everything we do, and underpins all systems, processes and policies. It is important that our values are understood and shared by all children, staff, parents/carers, governors and the wider school community. Only by working in partnership, can we truly keep children safe.
Our School Safeguarding Team are:
The member of the Interim Executive Board (IEB) with oversight for Safeguarding is:
Under 18 Years Old?
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button below.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.
An Adult with Concerns?
Call the NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000
If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact their professional counsellors 24/7 for help, advice and support.
Call NSPCC or email help@nspcc.org.uk.
NSPCC Online: www.nspcc.org.uk
Preventing Radicalisation (PREVENT)
If you have any concerns about a child, group of children or family who are vulnerable to radicalisation or violent extremism, you should speak immediately to the Head Teacher or a member of our safeguarding team.
Further information can be found at: www.ltai.info/what-is-prevent
Childcare at other venues
If your child attends childcare or learning at another setting or venue, before school or after school, it is likely that this provider will need to be registered with Ofsted. This ensures that the service provided is safe, and that the adults working with your children are appropriate for that role. If you need any help, the school is willing to help check the Ofsted status of any provider your child attends. For help with this, do not hesitate to contact a member of the safeguarding team via. the School Office.