Safeguarding

Children have a right to be cared for and protected. Protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at South Stoke Primary School we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people.

Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

The school’s staff, volunteers and service providers have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children as a shared responsibility with parents and other carers. To support this statement, the school may signpost to services that are specialised to promote opportunity, prevent problems, act early and act effectively if and when concerns arise.

Many people do not act because they are worried about being wrong. You don’t have to be absolutely certain; if you’re concerned a child is being abused or their safety is at risk, speak to Mrs Wheatcroft, Miss Townsend or Miss Wadsworth without delay. You could be providing the missing piece of information that is needed to keep a child safe.

Child abuse. If you think it, report it.

If you are a child and you need to talk to someone please talk to an adult in school who you trust. If you can’t do this, please contact Childline or phone 08 00 11 11.