Safeguarding at Oakhurst Community Primary School
'Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility'
(Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024)
At Oakhurst Community Primary, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. We are committed to creating a safe and secure environment where children can learn and thrive. Our safeguarding policies are designed to protect every child and ensure that they feel safe in our school community.
All Oakhurst Community Primary School staff receive annual training to help them to recognise abuse and to promote the welfare of our children. In addition to this, all staff and Governors are asked to read and sign to say that they understand the latest versions of key documents relating to the safeguarding and child protection on an annual basis:
- The Oakhurst Community Primary School Safeguarding Policy
- Keeping Children Safe in Education - Department for Education (DfE)
- Guidance for Safer Working Practice
- The Code of Conduct - Grove Learning Trust
- The Oakhurst Community Primary School Behaviour Policy
Working in Partnership
We work closely with parents, staff, and external agencies to promote a culture of vigilance and support. Our dedicated Safeguarding Team team receives regular training to identify and respond to any safeguarding concerns. We encourage parents to communicate openly with us about any issues that may affect their child's well-being, as collaboration is key to effective safeguarding.
At times, we may need to share information, get advice or work in partnership with other agencies if we are concerned about a child’s welfare. We believe it is always better to be transparent with all parties at these times and work together to achieve the best outcomes.
There may be times when you need extra help and support. If this is the case, please come and talk to us. There are many ways in which we can help.
Swindon Safeguarding Partnership
Empowering Young People
It is important for children to feel safe. Our day-to-day practices, our curriculum and through the use of specialist organisations such as the NSPCC, help empower our children by teaching them how to recognise abuse, stay safe on and offline and to use their voices to speak out. Children are encouraged to talk to a trusted adult if they have a worry - no matter how big or small.
At Oakhurst, we have built a bespoke Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum that reflects the contemporary challenges and risks faced by the children we are teaching right now. This is reviewed and amended annually to be as relevant and effective as possible.
It comprises materials from both Jigsaw PSHE and Chameleon PDE.
The Oakhurst Safeguarding Team
| Role | Personnel with Responsibility |
| Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Mrs. Lizzie Christopher |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Mr. Paul Strange |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Miss. Laura Manchester |
| Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Miss. Charlotte Quinn |
What you can do
Our parents and carers play a role in safeguarding children in their community. If you have any concerns - no matter how small - you should report them to someone who you trust will listen.
If a member of the community has a concern about a child, they should make contact with any member of the Safeguarding Team as listed above.
If a member of the community has a concern about a member of staff, they should make contact with the Head Teacher:
- Mrs. Lizzie Christopher
If you think a child or young person may be in immediate danger, call 999.
As a member of the community, you may also wish to make contact with children's services in Swindon:- Contact Swindon (01793) 464646
- Contact Swindon Emergency Duty Number (01793) 436699
Oakhurst Community Primary School Safeguarding Policy
2024 25 oakhurst community primary school child protection and safeguarding policy.pdf
Useful Links
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
