Safeguarding Statement

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School staff and governors recognise that they have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children who attend the school. This responsibility necessitates adherence to our child protection policy and procedures, and that the school will keep appropriate records, share and pass on information and work in partnership where there are concerns about a child’s welfare.

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School has a Child Protection Policy which is written in accordance with the Government’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ document.

Mrs Seymour is the Designated Senior Lead for Child Protection, Mr Burt, Miss Dean and Mrs Lindsay-Hill are the Deputy Designated Senior Leads for Child Protection. They will be happy to discuss any questions or concerns parents/carers may have about Child Protection policies and practice.

Concerns about Children

0300 1234 043

If you’re worried that a child or young person is at risk or is being abused ring the number above to contact the children’s social care team.

You’ll be asked for your details, but you can choose not to share them.

What to report

Child abuse includes physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and neglect. You can read more about the signs of child abuse.

You do not need to be sure that a child or young person has been abused - it’s OK to report a suspicion.