Safeguarding at Walton CEVC Primary School

Walton CEVC Primary School takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and procedures for ensuring the safety and well-being of children at Walton CEVC Primary School are robust. We want our children to feel safe and learn how to keep safe and be happy.  All staff who work at the school follow the guidance set out in the Department for Education document Keeping Children Safe in Education.

In school, if you are worried about a child who may be at risk of abuse, please speak to;

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)	Mrs Heidi Padfield
Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead (Deputy DSL)	Mrs Cathy Woodroffe and Mrs Kate Tidmarsh
Designated Safeguarding Governor	Jo Dowden

Out of school hours
If you are worried about the immediate safety of a child please call the Police on 999
If you are worried that a child is at risk, please call Somerset Direct on 0300 123 2224

Information for Parents

There are lots of questions you might have about safeguarding and the school. Please read the leaflet and speak to the Designated lead for Safeguarding for more information.

• NSPCC  This website contains some very useful information. We use their resources for lots of things, including training and support.

• Working in partnership with local agencies We work closely with local agencies and providers in order to keep children safe. Click on the link above for more information from the Somerset Safeguarding Children Board.

• Domestic Abuse  If you would like any advice about domestic abuse, this is a useful website and contact number.  We are part of Operation Encompass and have received the training to receive information from the Police regarding Domestic Abuse. 

• Well Being and Mental Health  We know that children and family mental health is very important. We work in partnership with many agencies to make sure that all children have access to the services which they need. In school, we use the mindfulness Jigsaw scheme for our Personal, Social and Health Education. We also support children through Emotional literacy support (ELSA) and nurture groups.