Thornhill Primary School

Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, Co Durham

 Thornhill Primary School
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Home / Key Information / Safeguarding

Safeguarding

At Thornhill Primary School, we regard the safeguarding of children as our main priority. We believe that we all have the right to be happy, to be safe and to learn. We all have the responsibility to make this happen.

We will ensure that:

  • The welfare of the child remains paramount.
  • All children whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/ or sexual identity have the right to be protected from harm.
  • All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and
    appropriately.
  • All staff and volunteers working at our school have a responsibility to report concerns to the designated lead for Safeguarding: Miss Overfield (Headteacher) or in her absence  Mrs Jones (Deputy Head Teacher) or Mr Cluskey (Deputy Head Teacher).

Areas of Safeguarding

Our safeguarding policies cover all areas of school life and include:

  • Staff & Visitors- ensuring they are vetted, informed & trained.
  • Children’s Behaviour- promoting safer & happier behaviours & lifestyles.
  • Parents & Carers- promoting links & supporting families.
  • Premises -keeping them safe, pleasant & fit for purpose.
  • Curriculum -providing positive, life affirming learning experiences.
  • Outside School- ensuring safer activities and environments outside school.

Members of Staff Responsible

We are all responsible for ensuring that each child remains safe, however the Designated Lead for Safeguarding is Miss Overfield.

Safer Recruitment

We follow strict procedures to ensure that everyone who works with our children is vetted, keeping our children as safe as possible.

Policies

See Policies page

 

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Thornhill Gardens

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