Safeguarding

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and protected from harm. Safeguarding is a priority at our setting, and we work to provide a safe and supportive environment for all. Our safeguarding policies and procedures follow statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and are reviewed regularly. All staff receive appropriate safeguarding training and understand their responsibility to promote welfare and report any concerns promptly.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, volunteers, and visitors are expected to share this commitment and to act in the best interests of those in our care at all times.

What Is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding means protecting people from abuse, neglect, harm, and exploitation. This includes:

Physical abuse
Emotional or psychological abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
Domestic abuse
Online safety concerns
Radicalisation or exploitation

We follow safer working practices and ensure all concerns are taken seriously and responded to promptly.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or vulnerable adult, do not ignore it.

You can report concerns directly to Lincolnshire Children’s Services:

📞 Lincolnshire Safeguarding Phone Number:
01522 782111

This number can be used by professionals, parents, carers, and members of the public to report concerns themselves.

If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

Safeguarding Leads

We have designated safeguarding staff who are responsible for managing safeguarding concerns and ensuring appropriate action is taken.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):

Mr M Neall - Headteacher

Deputy Safeguarding Leads:

Miss J Wells – Assistant Headteacher
Mr K Greaves – Assistant Headteacher
Mrs C Fovargue – Deputy Headteacher

The Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)

Please click here for information from the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

Keeping Safe Online

Please click here for useful advice and links to support children to stay safe online.

Childline - Calm Zone

Please click here to access Childline's online toolbox, Calm Zone.

There are lots of ways to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of our breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.

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NSPCC

The NSPCC Advice for families webpage offers practical guidance and support for parents and carers on keeping children safe, healthy and emotionally well. It covers everyday parenting challenges, mental health, online safety, family relationships, identity, and coping with difficult situations such as bullying, bereavement or separation, and also signposts families to helplines and specialist support when needed.

Click here to access the NSPCC website for any further information you may require.

Leaving Your Child Home Alone - Advice NSPCC

Please click here for advice regarding leaving your child home alone