Safeguarding

At Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School, the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils. We are committed to playing a full and active part in the multi-agency response to child protection concerns.

Please find below our Safeguarding Policy and other key documentation:

Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy

Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 1

Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018

Guidance for Safer Working Practice for those working with children and young people in education settings

Site Security Policy

Early Help

Our aim is to help pupils and families as early as possible when issues arise. ‘Early Help means providing support as soon as a problem emerges, at any point in a child’s life, from the foundation years through to the teenage years.’ (DfE 2014).

We believe that early interventions for children or families, in many cases, will prevent children from experiencing harm.

Within Gloucestershire the Early Help Partnership is co-ordinated by Families First Plus but all organisations working with children and young people should view themselves as part of the Early Help Partnership.

Please find below our Offer of Early Help along with the single consent form:

Our Offer of Early Help

Early Help Consent Form

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL/ DDSLs)

All of our staff are trained in child protection and receive regular updates and refresher training. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads have advanced practitioner qualifications.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are:

Mrs Sarah Broadbent (Headteacher) – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mr Andy Lewis (Deputy Headteacher - Teaching and Learning Head of School) Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Mrs Hayley Bird (Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral Head of School) Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

What do I do if I have a concern about a child?

If you are concerned about the health, safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Alternatively, you can contact the local authority’s Children and Families Helpdesk on 01452 426565 (during office hours) or email them at childrenshelpdesk@gloucestershire.gov.uk. If you are concerned about the immediate safety of a child, you must phone the police.