Huntley C of E Primary School Safeguarding Statement

Huntley C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This means that we have a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and clear procedures in place which we refer to in our prospectus.  Parents and carers are welcome to read the Policy below or alternatively a printed copy of the policy can be requested. 

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare.  We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. 

Please contact one of our designated leads if you have any queries or concerns. We are always available to talk anything through and signpost to further support if needed.

Useful organisations:

NSPCC- The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children has a wealth of information and advice.

CEOP- Child Exploitation and Online Protection. Really useful information about staying safe online. 

PACE - Parents Against Child Exploitation.This has really useful parent advice around child exploitation. They also have free courses about Child Sexual Exploitation and Criminal Exploitation and County Lines. 

Barnardos- another children's charity with advice and support. 

The DfE has produced a publication: Advice to parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse and harm. Click here 

Prevent and Channel guidance. - If there are any concerns around radicalisation or terrorism this guidance is available. 

Family Information Services: FIS provide a wide range of information about education, family supprt and childcare. The GlosFamilies Directory has a vast amount of useful contact information.

GSCP Gloucestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership have safeguarding advice and guidance. Guidance around making a referal to Social Services can also be found here.  

Young Minds Matter 

We are a Young Mind Matters school, and they provide support for low- level mental health needs. They support the school in a variety of ways, running small group work programmes around areas such as low level anxiety, friendship issues, transition and bespoke needs. Young Mind Matters Website

Please find their privacy notice letter below.