Safeguarding
‘Please keep me safe.’
This simple but profoundly important hope is the very minimum upon which every child and young person should be able to depend.
Lord Laming 2009
At Blackburn Primary School we ensure every child who is a registered pupil at our school is safe and protected from harm and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment. This means we will always work to take all welfare concerns seriously and always act in the best interests of the child.
Below you will find key safeguarding personnel in school:.
Mrs S Weightman
Deputy Headteacher
Designated Safeguarding Lead
SENDco
Mr M Bennett
Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Designated Teacher for Looked After Children
Mrs H Hardy
Safeguarding governor
Mrs J Burely
Learning Mentor
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
The latest government guidance and school safeguarding procedures can be found below:
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We will ensure that:
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all reasonable measures are taken to minimise the risks of harm to children’s welfare
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all appropriate actions are taken to address concerns about the welfare of a child by working in partnership with other local agencies
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we create an atmosphere where all our children feel secure, valued and listened to
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all staff recognise signs and symptoms of abuse, and respond quickly and effectively
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we monitor and support children at risk
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the curriculum is used effectively to raise children’s awareness, build confidence and skills
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we work in partnership with parent/carers and support external agencies
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all adults within our school/service who have access to children have been checked as to their suitability
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Click on the images for useful links: