St James CofE Primary and Nursery School
Safeguarding
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As a school, we are highly committed to all aspects of safeguarding and promoting the health and welfare of our children.
Our Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
We have regularly reviewed and rigorous Safeguarding Policy and Procedures in place.
All staff including our volunteers and supply staff are required to ensure that they are aware of our procedures. All adults who work in the school are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) checks in addition to rigorous screening procedures.
All adults who work in the school are trained to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils at the school.
Sharing Information
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will always ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with their parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that this is not in the child's best interests.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
The well-being of each child is the responsibility of the class teacher under the oversight of the Head of School and Executive Head.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Stevens
Tel: 07783 591 535
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs MacDonald
Tel: 07783 591 535
Our Governor responsible for Safeguarding is Mrs Jeanette Savage.
Our Designated Lead for Safeguarding & Looked After Children is Mrs Stevens, Head of School.
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs MacDonald, Class Teacher.
Safeguarding Policy
As St James is working in close partnership and supported by Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, we follow the same Safeguarding Policy. This written Safeguarding Policy and up to date child protection procedures have been agreed with our local governing body. A copy of this document can be found using the link below.