Safeguarding
If you have any concerns about a child, please contact the Designated Safeguarding Team at Potton Primary School.
safeguarding@pottonprimary.co.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Miss J Watts, Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mr S Boyd, Deputy Headteacher and Mrs H Desborough, Family Support Worker
Safeguarding officer: Mrs C Ives, SENDCO
Safeguarding Governor: Mrs S Gurney
Keeping Children Safe
Safeguarding, Child Protection and Prevent Is Everyone's Business
Every school must have a Child Protection Policy - often referred to as the school's Safeguarding Policy. The aim of the policy is to ensure that our school has effective measures in place to safeguard your children from the potential risk of harm and that the safety and well being of the children are of the highest priority in all aspects of our school's work. Having the policy in place ensures that all members of your school community:
- Are aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and child protection
- Know the procedures that should be followed if they have a cause for concern
- Know where to go to find additional information regarding safeguarding
- Are aware of the key indicators relating to child abuse
- Fully support the school's commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Additional Support can be obtained from:
- CBC Access and Referral (including Early Help): 0300 300 8585
cs.accessandreferral@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
- CBC Social Care out of hours: 0300 3008123
- Local Safeguarding Children's Board: Luton LSCB 01582 547590
NSPCC: 0800 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
Kidscape anti bullying parent helpline: 0207 823 5430
‘Together, we can tackle child abuse’ – Department for Education campaign which aims to encourage members of the public to report any concerns of child abuse and neglect
https://tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk
The Prevent Duty -
The Prevent Duty requires all education providers ‘to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism’. This means that we teach children to uphold the values of democracy, the rule of law and the tolerance of those of differing beliefs. This includes safeguarding children, young people and adult learners from extremist ideologies and radicalisation.
Most importantly, providers should consider the needs of children, young people and adult learners at each stage of the safeguarding process. Providers should consider radicalisation concerns in line with their existing safeguarding processes, skills and experience.
Act Early
ACT Early | Prevent radicalisation
Safety on the Web
Potton Primary School encourages parents and children to visit the CEOP www.thinkuknow.co.uk to keep you and your friends safe with Hector Protector and his friends. Security on our computer system is a high priority because there are so many users.
Please click the links below to go straight to this site:
