Safeguarding

‘Please keep me safe.’

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This simple but profoundly important hope is the very minimum upon which every child and young person should be able to depend.

Lord Laming 2009

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At Hooton Pagnell All Saints Primary School, we prioritise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare all children and to provide a caring, safe and positive environment in which they can flourish. We are committed to the highest standard of safeguarding and protecting the children in our care.

We will ensure that;

- All reasonable measures are taken to minimise the risks of harm to children's welfare

- All appropriate actions are taken to address concerns about the welfare of a child by working in partnership with other local agencies

- We create an atmosphere where all our children feel secure, valued and listened to

- All staff recognise signs and symptoms of abuse and respond quickly and efficiently 

- We monitor and support children at risk

- The curriculum is used effectively to raise children's awareness, build confidence and skills

- We work in partnership with parents and carers, supporting external agencies

- All adults within the school/service who have access to children have been fully checked

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Helen Thorpe (Interim Headteacher) 

The Deputy Safeguarding Lead is: Janine Sanderson (SENDCo and Pathfinders Teacher) 

Should you have any concerns about a child, please don't hesitate to contact any of the school DSLs immediately.