'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, as all times, what is in the best interests of the child.'

Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2023, DfE

At COLASP, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.