Safeguarding
Safeguarding legislation and government guidance says that safeguarding means:
Protecting children from maltreatment.
Preventing impairment of children’s health or development.
Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes.
Safeguarding includes child protection, health care plans, health and safety, site security, safety on school trips, anti-bullying work and so much more.
The school’s Safeguarding Team consists of:
Mrs Alison Stephenson - Headteacher, DSL
Mrs Lisa Higgins, Deputy DSL
Mrs Cheryl Kimber, Deputy DSL
Mrs Emma Stone, Safeguarding Governor
The school adheres to the following three DFE safeguarding documents:
And the following Church of England Education Office document:
Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership website links below:
https://www.berkshirewestsafeguardingchildrenpartnership.org.uk/scp/parents-and-carers/information-for-parents-and-carers
https://www.berkshirewestsafeguardingchildrenpartnership.org.uk/scp/parents-and-carers/important-safety-messages-children-and-babies