Safeguarding

Safeguarding Officers

• Suzie Ottewell (Headteacher)
• Charlotte Bowern and Megan Hammett (Assistant Headteachers)
• Sharon Scholes (Family Support Worker)
• Louise Brown (SENCO)

Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility and all of our staff receive regular safeguarding training. School staff play an essential role in safeguarding our pupils. 

We:

• create safe environments for children and young people through robust safeguarding practices
• ensure that adults who work in the school, including volunteers, don't pose a risk to children
• make sure staff are trained, know how to respond to concerns and keep-up-to-date with policy and practice
• teach children and young people about staying safe
• maintain an environment where children feel confident to approach any member of staff if they have a worry or problem. 

Safeguarding is our main priority for our children and is reinforced to them throughout the school on a regular basis. It is part of a planned approach to ensure all children are aware of how to keep themselves and others safe.

Useful links and information for our families

If you are concerned that a child has experienced, or is at risk of, harm, please contact school immediately. You can also make a referral yourself to the Plymouth MASH team in the following ways: 

Report a concern of child abuse or neglect

01752668000  (You can call this number directly to report a concern)mash@plymouth.gov.uk

Our most up-to-date Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found below. It is also in the School Policies section. 

The NSPCC website is rich with information about how to safeguard pupils and proactively prevent any child coming to harm. 

NSPCC Website

Childline are a dedicated service to support children who are concerned they may experience harm or need advice.

Childline Website