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About our Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils.

We expect all staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

We listen carefully to our pupils and provide them with many opportunities to talk to us openly and honestly.  We develop very positive relationships with pupils and our families enabling us to provide them with the best possible support and guidance.

All of our staff are training in Child Protection and our pupils know who they can talk to if they have any worries or concerns.  Staff are trained to talk to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and a range of specific safeguarding issues and are required to follow the school procedures in reporting these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The procedures which we follow have been laid down by the Stoke-on-Trent Safeguarding Children Board and the school has adopted a Child Protection Policy in line with this, for the safety of all. On rare occasions, our concern about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies. We will ensure that all concerns are discussed with parents/carers first before any referrals are made unless we believe that such a move may be contrary to a child’s welfare.