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Nicola Luker (Deputy Head Teacher)
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Nicola Luker
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Nicola Luker
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) -
Samantha Stephenson (Head Teacher), Samantha Kasselman (EYFS), Rosalind Randell (KS1) and Rebecca Simpson (KS2).
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) -
Samantha Stephenson (Head Teacher), Samantha Kasselman (EYFS), Rosalind Randell (KS1) and Rebecca Simpson (KS2).
Safeguarding Governor - Mr Adam Rylett
Safeguarding Governor - Mr Adam Rylett
No child should suffer harm - at home, at school or in the wider world.
No child should suffer harm - at home, at school or in the wider world.
Everybody has a responsibility to keep children under the age of 18 safe from harm and abuse.
Everybody has a responsibility to keep children under the age of 18 safe from harm and abuse.
We ALL play an important part in keeping our children safe.
We ALL play an important part in keeping our children safe.
We have links to our school’s safeguarding procedures and what you can do if you think a child is not safe. There are some useful contacts, please keep it in a safe place.
We have links to our school’s safeguarding procedures and what you can do if you think a child is not safe. There are some useful contacts, please keep it in a safe place.
Safeguarding Leaflet for Parents.pdfKeeping Children Safe in School
Keeping Children Safe in School
All children have the right to feel safe. At school, we have a responsibility to ensure that our children are protected from harm. This includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect and bullying.
All children have the right to feel safe. At school, we have a responsibility to ensure that our children are protected from harm. This includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse, neglect and bullying.
At St Paul’s Primary School:
At St Paul’s Primary School:
We operate a Safe Recruitment Policy.
We ensure that all staff, governors and regular volunteers have a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate.
We ensure that all Staff and Governors receive regular Safeguarding Training.
We liaise with other Safeguarding Agencies.
We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Our PSHE curriculum covers lessons on stranger safety, road safety, internet safety, drug and alcohol awareness, sex and relationships education, healthy living and bullying. Children are told what to do if they are worried or concerned about harm or abuse.
We have regular Collective Worships on keeping safe, the NSPCC and Childline.
We ensure that the school gates are staffed by members of staff at the start and end of the day.
What does the school do if they are worried about a child?
What does the school do if they are worried about a child?
If a child discloses that she or he is being harmed or if we are worried about a child’s welfare, our staff follow the guidelines set out in the Safeguarding Policy.
If a child discloses that she or he is being harmed or if we are worried about a child’s welfare, our staff follow the guidelines set out in the Safeguarding Policy.
We listen and allow the child to talk freely.
We stress that it was the right thing to tell.
We reassure the child, but don’t make promises that we cannot keep.
We keep confidentiality but explain that we have to pass the information to Miss Luker or so that the child can be helped.
We do not interrogate, ask leading questions or make judgements.
We record details immediately, using exact words and phrases, and we sign and date our recordings.
We inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead immediately.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead will then decide how to proceed and seek advice where necessary.
Parents and Carers
Parents and Carers
As a parent or carer, you are the most important person in keeping your child safe. As a parent or carer, you should:
As a parent or carer, you are the most important person in keeping your child safe. As a parent or carer, you should:
Talk to the school if you need help or support.
Inform the school if your child has any medical or special needs.
Inform the school if there is any change in your child’s circumstances, including change of address or phone number, change in drop-off and pick-up arrangements, major changes at home and absence.
If you are worried about the safety or welfare of any child, you should talk to the Class Teacher or to Nicola Luker, the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Single Point of Access
Single Point of Access
You can contact Single Point of Access (SPA) the Kingston Service for advice, support and guidance to professionals, families and the public or to report a concern about a child or young person.
You can contact Single Point of Access (SPA) the Kingston Service for advice, support and guidance to professionals, families and the public or to report a concern about a child or young person.
Call on 020 8547 5008, or if you need to speak to someone urgently after hours or at the weekend, call the ‘Out of Hours’ team on 020 8770 5000. The SPA team are open and available from:
Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 5.15pm
Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
If you think a child is in immediate danger you should call 999.
Useful contacts
Useful contacts
St Paul’s Primary School Designated Safeguarding Lead, Nicola Luker
St Paul’s Primary School Designated Safeguarding Lead, Nicola Luker
Tel: 0208 549 4555
Tel: 0208 549 4555
You can report and discuss a safeguarding concern about a child through one of our safeguarding team.
Anyone can contact the Kingston SPA (Single Point of Access) which is the local safeguarding hub - 0208 547 5008
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) for Kingston deals with safeguarding concerning staff and other adults in schools and can be contacted through the SPA if needed.
SPA - Tel: 0208 547 5008
Childline - 0800 1111
Childline is a free 24 hour telephone help line for children
If you are seriously concerned about a child’s immediate safety, you should phone the Police on 999.
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