At Nailsworth Church of England Primary School, the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils. We are committed to playing a full and active part in the multi-agency response to child protection concerns.

Safeguarding is EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY  

All staff have current safeguarding training and new staff have safeguarding training as part of their induction. All staff across the school receive an annual update from the Designated Safeguarding Lead in addition to this and regular updates through Support Staff/ TA/ Teacher CPD Meetings. 

We review our policy and procedures on an annual basis. 

Our Safeguarding Team

Staff are asked to report any cause for concern to the Safeguarding Team. Concerns may range from children being visibly upset to persistent lateness to children ‘disclosing’ concerns. 

Mrs Broadbent  Executive Headteacher, Yr6 Teacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mrs Tyler-Sell Head of School, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mr Davis SENCO, Inclusion Manager, Early Help Lead & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Miss H Cullimore Year 5 Class Teacher and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead	Mr Walton Yr 2 Class Teacher & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Early Help

Nailsworth CE Primary School is committed to providing Early Help to children and young people. Our priority is to focus on the needs and listen to the views of the child.

“Early help means providing support as soon as a problem emerges, at any point in a child’s life, from the foundation years through to the teenage years” (Keeping Children Safe in Education, Sept 2023)

“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.” (Keeping Children Safe in Education, Sept 2023)

Click here to view our Offer of Early Help

What if I have a concern about a child?

“Effective safeguarding is achieved by putting children at the centre of the system and by every individual and agency playing their full part… This child centred approach is fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child… Whatever the form of abuse or neglect, practitioners should put the needs of children first when determining what action to take.” (Working Together to Safeguard Children, 2018)