At Oliver Goldsmith Primary School we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to
ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in this policy apply to all staff, volunteers, visitors and governors. All procedures encompassed by this policy will be followed robustly, rigorously and in a timely manner. The policy takes into account the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (September 2024).
Safeguarding Statement
At Oliver Goldsmith Primary School we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavor to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in this policy apply to all staff, volunteers, visitors and governors. All procedures encompassed by this policy will be followed robustly, rigorously and in a timely manner. The policy takes into account the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (September 2024).
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff, visitors and members of the school community to share this commitment. Together with our school Governors, we are fully focused on ensuring that consistent, effective safeguarding procedures are in place. In addition to this, throughout the curriculum children are taught how to stay safe, including online.
Keeping our school community safe
You can speak to any member of staff about anything that is worrying you. Every child has the right to be safe from harm and danger. Every adult at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School has a responsibility to ensure pupils are safe at home and school. We will always listen to you and do everything we can to help.
There are 5 members of staff in school with the specific job of keeping children and families safe. You can call the school office and ask to speak to any one of them if you have a safeguarding concern.
Designated Safeguarding Lead /Pastoral Lead – Kamla Tirvengadum
Head Teacher & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Ms Thangarajah
Deputy Head Teacher & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Machaliwa
Assistant Head Teacher & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Naylor
SENCo/Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead & Designated teacher for children who are looked after (CLA) – Miss Pugsley
Our school Governors are fully committed to ensuring the safety & well being of all members of our school community and ensure that our processes are robust, rigorous and timely .
Our Nominated Governor for Safeguarding is: Miss Denise Williams-Dean (Chair of Governors)
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined within KCSIE 2024 & for the purpose of this policy
as:
- protecting children from maltreatment
- preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
- ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
- taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
OGPS relevant Safeguarding Policies
Model OGPS Safeguarding Policy 2024 September
