Safeguarding
Members of Staff Responsible​
We are all responsible for ensuring that each child and adult remains safe and it is expected any concerns are reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL):
- Mr Mordue (DSL)
- Mrs Stirling (DDSL)
- Mr Topping (DDSL)
Please click the link below to see our Safeguarding poster, which is visible around school.
Safer Recruitment
We follow strict procedures to ensure that everyone who works with our children is vetted (Disclosure and Barring Service), keeping our children as safe as possible.
Staff Training​
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Staff are trained in child protection issues and they are aware of the procedures to follow.
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Staff are encouraged to be vigilant in order to maintain the safety of our children.
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
All staff have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues and are able to implement out Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy appropriately. Please click the link below for our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
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At Langley Park Primary School, we regard the safeguarding of children as our main priority. We believe that we all have the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn. We all have the responsibility to make this happen.
We will ensure that:
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The welfare of the child remains paramount.
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All children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to be protected from harm.
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All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.
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All staff and volunteers working at our school have a responsibility to report concerns to the designated officers for Safeguarding: Mr Mordue (DSL), Mr Topping (Deputy DSL) and Mrs Stirling (Deputy DSL).
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Areas of Safeguarding​
Our safeguarding policies cover all areas of school life and include:
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Staff and Visitors - ensuring they are informed and trained.
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Children’s Behaviour - promoting safe behaviour.
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Parents and Carers - promoting links and supporting families.
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Premises - keeping them safe, pleasant and fit for purpose.
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Curriculum - providing positive learning experiences.
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Outside School - ensuring safer activities and environments outside school.
Information Sharing​
We have an obligation to obtain necessary information from parents in advance of a child being admitted to school, including:
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emergency contact numbers;
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the child’s special dietary requirements, preferences or food allergies the child may have;
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the child’s special health requirements;
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information about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child.
Written parental permission is requested, at the time of the child’s admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future.
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Links with External Agencies​
Because our first concern must be the well-being of your child, there may be occasions when we have to consult other agencies before we contact you. The procedures we have to follow have been laid down in accordance with the local authority's child protection procedures.
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We are fortunate to be supported by a range of external agencies which can be called upon to support the work we do in school. These include School Nurse, Health Practitioners, Educational Psychology, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services, Behaviour Support, Social Services and Specialists in supporting Special Educational Needs.
Review of Policy and Practice​
In order to ensure that best practice is maintained, our policies are reviewed regularly to incorporate the latest statutory guidance emerging.
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If you would like more information on safeguarding, please contact the school for all our policies or view our policies section on our website.
