Safeguarding

Child Protection and safeguarding

The Local Authority requires Headteachers to report any obvious or suspected case of child abuse to Social Services including non-accidental injury, neglect, emotional abuse and/or sexual abuse. Where appropriate parents/carers will be contacted; however, this procedure is intended to protect children and it is hoped that parents understand that it is a requirement for the Head teacher to report concerns and although upsetting for parents, the best interest of the child is the school’s priority.