Safeguarding

Staff in school, by law, have a duty to report any concerns that they may have about a child being at risk from suffering harm. It is a Department for Education requirement that each school nominates a senior member of staff who will have special responsibility for Child Protection and has training to carry out this role.

Keeping children safe in school is a core aspect of our work and everyone has a role to play in this. At Fox Hill Primary there is a safeguarding team which can be viewed here.

Fox Hill Primary has close contacts with the School Health Service, Children’s Services and the Police, any or all of who may become involved if abuse is suspected or alleged. The school has a responsibility to collate basic information such as who has parental responsibility for a child, and to pass this information to the relevant agencies if so requested. In the event of an investigation into possible child abuse, the school has a duty to cooperate with the investigating agencies to the best of their ability to promote the welfare of the child. Whilst the school will always attempt to work in partnership with parents and carers, and try to ensure that they are fully informed of, and participate in, any action concerning their child, if there is a conflict of interest; the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration.

School takes very seriously the appointing of new staff and follows the ‘Safer Recruitment’ advice from the Local Authority. Our staff and volunteers are CRB checked to ensure all our pupils stay safe. Should you wish to discuss child protection and the safety of your child, or indeed, any other topic involving your child, please feel free to contact the Safeguarding Team?

Safeguarding Policy