An Introduction to Safeguarding
At East Hunsbury Primary School, we believe that all children and their families have the right to be safe. Safeguarding is a whole school priority, and we ensure that our children's safety is put at the forefront of everything we do. At East Hunsbury Primary School, safeguarding our children and their families is everyone’s responsibility through our daily practices, we constantly remain vigilant to the signs of abuse and will always act in the best interests of a child.
Safeguarding at East Hunsbury Primary School is monitored closely by our Governors who will regularly talk to the children and complete audits to ensure our safeguarding practices are robust and effective.
Our Safeguarding Governor is: Hanna Castle
Training
We ensure that all of our staff and stakeholders are kept up to date with the most relevant safeguarding training. Each year, we conduct whole school training where staff are reminded of their Safeguarding responsibilities, how to identify the signs of abuse and refresh their knowledge of safeguarding practices. All staff are familiar with Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part One), and we have robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place.
Additionally, through our online weekly briefings we will regularly share safeguarding reminders and updates and we have a dedicated area in our staff room with resources and information to support their knowledge.
Safer Recruitment
When employing staff at East Hunsbury Primary School, we ensure that all safer recruitment checks are carried out. Our recruitment panels always include individuals who are safer recruitment trained. We scrutinise key information in application forms and at interviews, ensure that all necessary checks are undertaken before any employment offer is made.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are trained to identify children at risk of abuse, neglect, or harm. They are highly trained professional who provide support to children and their families.
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Lucy Boswell
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
- Lindsey York (Assistant Head and SENCO)
- Kathryn Pennington (Headteacher)
- Karen Keay (Behaviour and Attendance Lead)
- Krista Neville (Family Support Worker)
What to Do If You Have a Concern About a Child or Family
- Contact one of the safeguarding leads mentioned above at school.
- Contact Northampton Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0300 126 7000.
- Click on the link below for further advice from Northamptonshire MASH: Click here
- Speak to the NSPCC:
- Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk
- Telephone: 0808 800 5000
- Email:
Online Safety
The online world presents opportunities as well as risks, and we take the responsibility of keeping children safe online very seriously. Through our e-safety curriculum and regular updates, we educate children about the potential dangers of the internet, social media, and online gaming. Our staff receive training on online safety, and we provide guidance to parents on how they can support safe online habits at home. Please check out our weekly newsletters and Dojo posts for guidance on how you can keep your child safe at home.
Our E-Safety is led by Mrs Carol Lampard and if you have any questions about our e-safety curriculum, or require advice on keeping your child safe online, please do not hesitate to contact her via Class Dojo or email:
You can find out more about how children use social media, the apps they use, the risks they face, how to use privacy settings, and advice and tips about how to talk to your children at:
Concerned about online grooming or sexual behaviour online? Contact CEOP: www.ceop.police.uk
If you stumble across criminal sexual or obscene content on the internet you should report it to the Internet Watch Foundation: www.iwf.org.uk
Prevent
As part of our safeguarding commitment, we adhere to the Prevent duty, which aims to protect children from radicalisation and extremism. Our staff are trained to recognise the signs of radicalisation and report any concerns immediately. We work in partnership with external agencies to ensure that we are proactive in keeping our children safe from extremist influences.
Conclusion
Safeguarding at East Hunsbury Primary School is of paramount importance, and no stone will be left unturned to ensure that our children and their families are safe. Our school values and rules underpin our safeguarding approach, and we take this responsibility incredibly seriously.
If you have any questions or concerns, please fill out the contact form below, and a member of our safeguarding team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Safeguarding Document Links