Safeguarding

If you have any safeguarding concerns during the school closure period, please do not hesitate the academy on 01476 405200 (between 9.00am and 3.00pm) or the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership on 01522 782111 or the out of hours emergency duty team on 01522 782333.

The West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where learners are respected and valued. We will be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and will follow our procedures to ensure that the children receive effective support, protection and justice.

Our Safeguarding Team consists of four members of staff:

Designated Safeguarding Lead:  Mrs Natalie Smyth, Headteacher

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mrs Emma Drury (Deputy Headteacher), Mrs Yvonne Mammatt (Attendance and Family Liaison Officer) and Mrs Mina Douglas (Office Manager)

If you have any questions or if you would like to see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy please contact a member of our safeguarding team.

Prevent Duty

The UK Government has placed a legal duty on school to have regard in the need to preventing children and young people from being drawn in to terrorism.

In order to fulfil this legal duty, schools must understand what is expected of them. They must be aware of the practical steps that can be taken and ensure that effective safeguarding systems are in place. We must continue to develop a good understanding of the nature of these rapidly evolving issues.

Further information on the Prevent Duty can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance

 

Further information on safeguarding and e-safety is available in our policy and the following links below:

ACADEMY POLICY FOR CHILLD PROTECTION TO SAFEGUARD AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN – Sept 2024