Safeguarding

At St. John's Primary and Nursery School, we believe in doing everything we can to keep all of our community safe. Safeguarding is EVERYONE's responsibility and no concern is too small. 

Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at St. John's Primary and Nursery School, we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

The best interests of the children will always be our priority. As such, there are times we will need to record, monitor and share information with other agencies. We will share concerns about our pupils with the child’s parents/carers unless we have reason to believe that such a move would not be in the child’s best interest.

If, at any time, you are concerned about the welfare or safeguarding of a child, please contact one of the Safeguarding Team on 02380 226545 or the local Children’s Resource Service.

If you are a young person, parent, carer or member of the public you can contact the Children’s Resource Service on 02380 83 3004 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm) or 02380 23 3344 (weekends, Bank Holidays and outside of office hours).

Any child who feels in danger or is worried can speak to any member of staff at school or call Child Line for support on  0800 1111.