Safeguarding at Denby Free CE VA Primary School

At Denby Free CE VA Primary School, we are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. As a Church Aided school, we strive to create a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where our children can thrive and reach their full potential.

Safeguarding Policies and Procedures

We have robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure the highest standards of child protection. These policies cover a wide range of areas, including:

• Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Low-level safeguarding concerns
• Online Safety
• Behaviour and Anti-Bullying
• Health and Safety
• Whistle-Blowing

Our Safeguarding Team, which includes our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), work tirelessly to implement and monitor these policies, ensuring that every member of our school community understands their role in keeping our children safe. Copies these policy can be found in the Policy section of our website or please contact the office for a paper copy of a policy.

Partnerships and Information Sharing

We recognise that safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to working in partnership with other agencies, such as social services and the police, to protect our pupils. Whenever possible, we will always strive to involve parents and carers in this process, keeping them informed and engaged.

Training and Vigilance

All members of our staff receive regular, comprehensive training in safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that they are equipped to identify and respond to any concerns or issues that may arise. We foster a culture of vigilance, where every member of our school community is empowered and encouraged to report any worries or suspicions, no matter how small.

Wider Safeguarding Considerations

At Denby Free CE VA Primary School, we recognise that safeguarding encompasses a wide range of areas that may affect the safety, vulnerability, or well-being of our children. In recognition of this, we have additional policies in place that address broader aspects of safeguarding, such as:

• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Attendance and Punctuality
• Pupil equality, equity, diversity and inclusion policy
• Prevent Duty and Tackling Extremism

These policies, along with our core safeguarding measures, demonstrate our unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child in our care.

Reporting Concerns

If you have any concerns about a child's safety or well-being, we encourage you to act immediately. You can contact our Safeguarding Team or the local authority's Call Derbyshire service at 01629 533190. In an emergency, please call the police on 101 or 999.

Our Safeguarding Team are:

Jen Clarke (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Claire Johnson (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Charlotte Hunt (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

dfsafeguarding@denbyfree.org.uk 

Our Safeguarding Governor is Mrs Lyndsay Reast (Chair of Governors)

lreast@denbyfree.org.uk

At Denby Free CE VA Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to feel safe, secure, and supported. By working together as a community, we can ensure that our children are able to thrive and reach their full potential within a caring and supportive environment.