Safeguarding is what we do for all children to keep them safe whilst in our care. Child Protection describes the policy and procedures specifically for those children who are at risk of serious harm or have been seriously harmed.

 

Safeguarding starts as soon as children enter the school and aims to ensure that all our staff are well trained and know how to behave appropriately. Our staff and volunteers go through all safeguarding checks on successful appointments to the school. When staff have concerns they know who to speak to and understand the next steps that will take place.

 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. (Keeping Children Safe in Education)

 

The Safeguarding Team

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Miss Kirsty Grierson

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leaders Mrs Wendy Harris, Mrs Lesley Harding

 

Staff with designated responsibilities for safeguarding undertake regular specialist training. All staff members and coaches undertake training in child protection and this is refreshed as changes take place. We also undertake comprehensive background checks on all staff. Volunteers must have a DBS to work with our children.

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If you have any concerns around the safeguarding of pupils at Alwyn Infant School, please contact the school office on: office@alwyn.org.uk where your information will be treated sensitively and will be passed onto the Designated Safeguarding Lead. 

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You can find more information or report a concern directly through the RBWM Safeguarding Partnership website.