Safeguarding

‘Leaders prioritise the safeguarding of all pupils. Staff know pupils, their families and community well. They have a detailed knowledge of local contextual risks. Staff have a strong understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. Leaders act swiftly when dealing with concerns. They work with families to ensure they receive the help they need. Staff with responsibility for safeguarding provide expert support. External support is well used when Inspection report: Grasmere Primary School 9 and 10 March 2022 3 needed. Pupils said that they felt comfortable talking to staff about any concerns they may have. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe including when online.’

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Safeguarding Leads at Grasmere

Louise Nichols – Designated Safeguarding Lead- Headteacher

Karen Pedro – Designated Safeguarding Lead- Headteacher

Marc Thompson – Designated Safeguarding Lead- Co-Headteacher

Sheila Daly – Deputy Safeguarding Lead- SENCO/Assistant Headteacher

Siobhan Maguire- Deputy Safeguarding Lead- EYFS Lead

Emmy Beber- Deputy Safeguarding Lead- Assistant Headteacher

Grasmere Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Everyone at Grasmere who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children.

School staff are particularly important in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children as we are in a position to identify concerns early and provide help for children. Our school staff form part of the wider safeguarding system for children to prevent concerns from escalating. Our school will work with children’s social care, the police, health services and other relevant agencies to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded to read in full below

Grasmere Safeguarding Policy 2023

‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ September 2021. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works in the school who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including e.g. volunteers and staff employed by contractors.

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