Safeguarding at Yenton Primary School

We are committed to the highest standards when protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted to our care. Safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone: all staff and Governors receive training in line with the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education (statutory guidance). Furthermore our safeguarding practice is enhanced and embedded by our vast safeguarding team, which consists of eight leaders, who are qualified Designated Safeguarding Leads.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Yenton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We follow relevant policies and procedures, including our Prevent Strategy, Online Safety Policy and Culture and Expectations Policy to help ensure that every child is safe and supported.

What We Believe

We believe that every child has the right to be protected from harm, abuse and neglect, to experience good mental and physical health, and to access an education in a safe and supportive environment. We recognise that children need support tailored to their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse.

We value every child's right to express their views, feelings, wishes, values and beliefs. We encourage children to respect one another, celebrate differences and provide mutual support. We also recognise the importance of children's emotional, social and mental health alongside their educational needs. We are committed to having clear systems in place to identify concerns and recognise when mental health needs may become a safeguarding issue. We understand that the risks to children's safety and wellbeing can include abuse and exploitation in the real world and online.

The Responsibilities of Staff and Visitors

All staff and visitors are expected to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and be familiar with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. They must remain alert to signs of possible abuse or neglect and record concerns on CPOMS, informing the Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) where necessary.

Any disclosure of abuse must be handled in line with school procedures, with the Senior DSL informed immediately and a written account provided as soon as possible. Where appropriate, staff are also expected to contribute to support and intervention plans, including Early Help Assessments, Our Family Plans, Child in Need Plans and multi-agency Child Protection Plans.

 KCSIE 2026