Safeguarding Children Statement

At St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern and we fully recognise our responsibilities for Child Protection. This applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school.

SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY

St. Joseph's recognises it's responsibilities for child protection and will:-

• Ensure we practise safe recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children.
• Raise awareness of child protection issues and equip the children with the skills needed to keep them safe.
• Develop implement procedures for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse.
• Support pupils who have been abused in accordance with his/her agreed child protection plan.
• Establish a safe environment in which children can learn and develop in confidence and independence.

School Contacts:

Headteacher                                                              Mrs Caroline Lovegrove      01753 887743 

Designated Person for Child Protection                    Mrs Karen Ford                    01753 887743

Deputy Designated Person for Child Protection        Mrs Patricia O'Kane             01753 887743

Nominated Governor                                                 Mr Simon Hardcastle            01753887743

Bucks County Council Contacts:

Safeguarding in Education Team                                                    01296 382817

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)                                     01296 382070

First Response                                                                                01296 383962

Social Care, Out of Hours                                                               0800 999 7677