Safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Congerstone school is a safeguarding community where;

Everyone sees; Everyone hears; Everyone is responsible.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Anthea Lawton (Headteacher)

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are Kelly Rogers (Deputy Headteacher and Caroline Hunter (Office Manager)

The welfare and safety of your child is paramount. Child protection is taken very seriously and school follows the procedures set out by Leicestershire Area Child Protection Committee. All teaching staff regularly under take updated Child Protection training. Every member of staff employed within school, as well as regular volunteers are checked before they take up their posts to ensure they have a current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate. As a Leicestershire school we are part of Operation Encompass, which means that the Headteacher will be informed if police have attended a domestic violence incident.

What safeguards are in place for the wellbeing of children?

Congerstone Primary School has a number of policies and procedures linked to safeguarding and child
protection .

If you have any concerns or need to discuss any matters further please talk to the members of staff listed or contact the office to leave a message.

More information can also be found on Leicestershire County Council website

Congerstone Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.