How does the school safeguard my child?
Safeguarding children is taken extremely seriously at Newburgh. Any adult working in school is required to undertake relevant police checks prior to starting work at Newburgh. Invariably this involves a DBS check. We have clear procedures to make sure that children are safe and secure at all times.
‘Under the Education Act 2002 (Section 175 for maintained schools/Section 157 for academies/free/independent schools), schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Parents/carers should know that the law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer and, where possible, seek their consent to make a referral to Children’s Social Care if that is considered necessary. This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm. The school will seek advice from Children’s Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later found to be unfounded. Parents/carers will appreciate that the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead carries out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acts in the best interests of all children.’
* The word ‘school’ is used throughout. This includes all schools whether maintained, non-maintained or independent schools, including academies and free schools, alternative providers of education, further education colleges and sixth-form colleges; and relates to children under the age of 18 years.
If you have a safeguarding concern about a child or young person and want to speak to someone, contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mrs Simpkins or Mrs Turner) at Newburgh Primary school on 01926 775453 or admin2325@welearn365.com or the Warwickshire MASH on 01926 414144 and give as much information as you can.
