Safeguarding at Hullavington
Keeping our children safe
At Hullavington CE Primary and Nursery School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment in which all children feel valued, listened to and able to thrive.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We work hard to create a culture where children feel safe to speak out, know that they will be listened to and understand how to seek help if something is worrying them.
We recognise that safeguarding is much broader than child protection. It includes protecting children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, bullying and discrimination, as well as promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing and keeping them safe online.
Our safeguarding team
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is responsible for overseeing safeguarding and child protection across the school. They work closely with staff, families and external agencies to ensure that children receive the right support and protection when needed.
All staff receive regular safeguarding training and understand their responsibility to identify and report concerns. We follow statutory guidance and work in partnership with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of our children.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Lynsey McGinn
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Robert South
Our Safeguarding Governor:
Anne Cole
What to do if you have a concern
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child at our school, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team. You can contact the school office, who will ensure that your concern is passed to the appropriate person.
Alternatively, you can contact us using our dedicated safeguarding email address: safeguarding@hullavington.wilts.sch.uk. This inbox is monitored by our safeguarding team and provides a direct way to share any concerns.
You do not need to be certain that something is wrong to share a concern. We would always rather know about a worry so that it can be explored and appropriate support provided.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.
Our safeguarding responsibilities
We have clear policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe. These include:
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Child protection and safeguarding
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Safer recruitment and staff suitability checks
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Online safety, including filtering and monitoring
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Anti-bullying and behaviour
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Attendance and children missing education
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Managing allegations against adults working with children
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Health and safety
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Supporting children with additional vulnerabilities and needs
Our safeguarding arrangements are regularly reviewed to ensure that they reflect current statutory guidance and best practice.
Working together with families
We believe that strong relationships between school and home are essential in keeping children safe. We encourage parents and carers to share any concerns or changes in circumstances that may affect their child's wellbeing so that we can offer appropriate support.
We are committed to listening to children, taking their concerns seriously and ensuring that every child knows there is a trusted adult in school they can talk to.
Useful information and support
If you are concerned about a child outside school, you can also seek advice or report a concern to Wiltshire Council's Children's Services.
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Emergency: Police – 999
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Non-emergency police: 101
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NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
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Childline: 0800 1111 (for children and young people)
For further information, please see our safeguarding and child protection policy below.
