Our Policies
The school takes safeguarding duties very seriously and encourages all members of staff, volunteers, visitors, parents and carers to work together to secure the highest quality of care for all our children.
Your child's safety and welfare is of paramount importance, overriding all other considerations. Schools are legally required to follow set procedures and the LA requires the Head Teacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Child Protection to report any obvious or suspected cases of child abuse, which includes non-accidental injury, severe physical neglect, emotional abuse and/or sexual abuse.
Our Key Policies
Other linked policies
Click here to read other linked policies including :
- Behaviour Policy
- Anti-bullying policy
- Exclusions Policy
- First Aid Policy
Online Safety policies
Click here to read policies relating to keeping our children safe online.
Reporting A Concern
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Helen Willcox.
Any concerns you have in relation to the welfare of a child should be reported to Mrs Helen Willcox (SENDCO and Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Emma Ponting (Pastoral Lead and Deputy Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Helen Rao (Deputy Headteacher and Deputy Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Ruth Lee (Headteacher), Mrs Lucy Mitchell (Deputy Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Alex Dipple (Deputy Safeguarding Lead) or Mrs Kay McLeod (Deputy Safeguarding Lead) at the earliest opportunity.
If you have a concern outside of school hours, please contact Swindon MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub). They can be contacted on 01793 466903 (during normal office hours, 8.30am to 4.40pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday)The Emergency Duty Service is available on 01793 436699.
If you are concerned a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999.
The welfare and safeguarding of our children is paramount in all we do at Orchid Vale Primary School.