We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is a safe place for children, where our responsibilities for safeguarding children are taken seriously.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. If you have a concern you can speak to one of the Safeguarding Leads.

• Designated Safeguarding Lead = DSL
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead = DDSL

The team meet formally on a weekly basis to discuss well-being of children, families and staff. Families are welcome to drop in to speak to a member of the safeguarding team if they require support with well-being or attendance strategies. We also offer food banks for families who are in need.

Useful contacts:

• MASH Northamptonshire West: 0300 126 7000 Click for website
• Northampton Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS): 0300 0120154 Click for website
• Sunflower Centre (Domestic Abuse support): 01604 888211 Click for more information
• Voice (support for witnesses and victims): 01604 888211 Click for website
• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 Click for website

Keeping children safe in education 2026: September 2026

Links to other Policies, Procedures and Guidance:

• Relationships and Sex Education Policy
• Northamptonshire School Children Partnership
• Children Missing in Education - Gov.uk
• Tracking children (and their families) who have gone missing from education | West Northamptonshire Council
• Prevent Duty Guidance

DFE guidance:

• www.gov.uk/sharing-nudes-and-semi-nudes-advice-for-education-settings-working-with-children-and-young-people

Advice for schools and parents:

• www.childlawadvice.org.uk/information-pages/sexting