We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our safeguarding policy apply to all staff and governors and are consistent with those of the Devon safeguarding children board (DSCB).

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Designated Safeguarding Lead - Tim Gurney

Deputy Safeguarding Leads - Katie Martyn and Sarah Bale

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Some of our Key Principles:

• The welfare of the child is paramount

• All children, regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language, religion or sexual identity, have equal rights to protection

• Safer children make more successful learners  

• The school’s responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children is of vital importance  

• All staff have an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a child is at risk of harm

• Pupils and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate support

• Our policies will be reviewed at least annually unless an incident or new legislation or guidance suggests the need for an interim review.

• Representatives of the whole-school community of pupils, parents, staff and governors will be involved in policy development and review 

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All staff and volunteers undergo DBS checks before undertaking any work with our children and we are constantly updating our procedures.  

We ask and expect parents and visitors to school to respect these procedures and adhere to the safeguarding notices around the site.

 

Click here to access our current Safeguarding Policy

 

Click here to access the Devon Safeguarding Children Board website

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Devon Children’s Front Door
 

The Devon Front Door incorporates our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), which is Children’s Services first point of contact and the start of the child and family’s social care journey. The Front Door receives all the requests for early help and safeguarding from people who are worried and concerned for children. These requests can come from professionals, such as the Police, Education and Health, but also members of the public, family members and young people themselves.

Our job at the Front Door is to identify, assess and make safe at the earliest opportunity all vulnerable children and families in our communities. We do this through the sharing of information and intelligence across the safeguarding partnership, such as health, education, Police, and probation, to name but a few. This supports us to make an informed decisions about how best to progress and support our vulnerable children and families.

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If you are worried about the safety of a child in Devon and want to speak to someone, or if you are a child worried about your own safety, please contact our team on 0345 155 1071.

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