Designated Safeguarding Lead – Charlotte Oddie (Headteacher)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Julie Moore (Preschool Manager)

Safeguarding Governor - Grant Quin

What is Safeguarding? 

It might be difficult to accept, but every child can be hurt, put at risk of harm or abused regardless of their age gender, religion or ethnicity.

Safeguarding legislation and government guidance sways 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 provision of safe and effective care.
• Taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcome.

and

‘The action we take to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm – is everyone’s responsibly. Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play.

 Key Documentation 

Safeguarding Statement 

Safeguarding Statement September 2024

Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 

September 2024 Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy

Online Safety  

Parents/Carers Social Media Guidance for online safety

 The link below will direct parents/carers to Cumbria Safeguarding Children's Partnership website, this offers advice and support on a range of Safeguarding issues and how to keep children safe. 

 https://www.cumbriasafeguardingchildren.co.uk/parents/childcontactadviceforfamiies.asp