Haddon Primary and Nursery School recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all of our pupils protecting them from harm. We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We will be 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 policies apply to all staff, volunteers and governors and are consistent with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Nottinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP).

The safety and wellbeing of our whole school community, children, staff, volunteers and visitors, is very important to us. We hope this page will be helpful in providing you with the information you may need with regards to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you require any further information or have any safeguarding concerns.

Our ethos is that the effective safeguarding of children can only be achieved by putting children at the centre of a system where we build strong relationships with all stakeholders and listen to and hear what our say. Every individual within our school will play their part, including working with professionals from other agencies, to meet the needs of our most vulnerable children and keep them safe.

Our school, led by senior members of staff, aims to provide a safe environment and vigilant culture where children and young people can learn and be safeguarded. If there are safeguarding concerns we will respond with appropriate action in a timely manner for those children who may need help or be suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm.

Where staff or others need to raise concerns, these can be to the Head Teacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead who will coordinate a response. Concerns can be raised directly with Children’s Social Care but we would advocate contact with the Headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead first.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead or Head Teacher, who is familiar with national and local guidance, will share concerns, where appropriate, with the relevant agencies.

Families can also contact school for advice, signposting and support about a range of issues.

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