Safeguarding

The John Bamford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding obligation, policies can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.

Designated and Deputy Safeguarding Leads

Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Louise Ferguson

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Lindsey Hamnett

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Ms Kate Wall

Safeguarding Link Governor - Mrs K Bryan

The Designated and Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DSL and DDSL) will carry out their roles in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy, which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website.

We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

Useful Information

• Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board https://www.staffsscb.org.uk/
• NSPCC – 24-hour Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000 https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

If you are concerned about a child you can contact:

The First Response Team

Monday – Thursday- 8:30-17:00

Friday - 8:30-16:30

0300 1118007   

Emergency Out of Hours Service:

0345 6042886 / 07815492613

If you are worried that a child is in immediate danger then call the police.