Safeguarding and the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. At Kinoulton Primary School we take our responsibilities in this area very seriously and have robust systems and procedures in place to ensure that our children are safe, happy and well looked after.

Simon Paramore is the Designated Safeguarding lead (DSL) and Designated Teacher for Looked After Children

Abi Huntingford and Sarah Barker are the deputy DSLs.

If you have a concern or a member of staff has a concern it can be reported confidentially to either of the designated people. All staff have a valid DBS certificate, recorded in our Single Central Register, which is kept in the office.

Should a child disclose anything that causes you to have a concern about their welfare please report it immediately to any teacher or designated person.

Do not engage the child in discussion on this issue yourself.

The School Policy for Child Protection is updated in line with Local Authority Guidance and Regulations.

Our policy and procedures for safeguarding are also reviewed and approved by Governors on an annual basis.

Information for Parents:

Bullying

No-one deserves to be bullied and the problem cannot be ignored.  The Anti-Bullying Association offers lots of support and advice for schools and parents/ carers.  Kindly click here for access.

NSCPP- Pants

The NSPCC have some fantastic resources for talking to your child about keeping safe from abuse.   The programme is followed within school, it can also be followed at home.  Click for access.

Barnardos

Helps all kinds of families to cope with a wide range of issues including poverty, abuse, and homelessness.
tel: 01268 520224
website: www.barnardos.org.uk

NSPCC

Offers some helpful information for parents and carers on a range of issues, such as internet safety, protecting children at home and positive parenting tips.

tel: 0808 800 5000
website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Women’s Aid Federation

The key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. Support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.
tel: 08457 023 468
website: www.womensaid.org.uk