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