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.
“Pupils say that they feel safe at school. They are confident to tell an adult if they have a problem, and they trust that they will be listened to and supported.” – Ofsted 2025
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
Operation Encompass
Our school is part of Operation Encompass. This is a police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people who experience Domestic Abuse.
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.
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
Parental Conflict
See It Differently is an online resource designed to help parents understand and manage conflict in their relationships in a calmer, more constructive way. The site offers a series of short videos and animations that show common family disagreements and demonstrate positive alternative behaviours, helping users reflect on what’s going on and communicate more effectively. It also provides links to further support services and advice for families.
East Midlands Relationships | parent relationship support
East Mids Relationships has been created by the ten local authorities across the East Midlands, working together to support children’s wellbeing by improving how adults communicate in family relationships.The website is part of a shared, region-wide approach to reducing the impact of parental conflict on children - making sure families and professionals receive clear, consistent and non-judgemental support and information, wherever they live in the region.