Safeguarding

Safeguarding

At South Molton Community Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all children are valued, listened to and able to thrive.

We recognise our statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils and are committed to maintaining a strong safeguarding culture across the school. We work closely with parents, carers and partner agencies to help ensure that children receive the right help, at the right time, and that any concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing are identified and acted upon promptly.

We understand that safeguarding encompasses all aspects of a child's welfare, including their physical and mental health, safety, emotional wellbeing and protection from harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation.

All staff, governors and volunteers share responsibility for safeguarding and receive regular training to help them identify concerns, respond appropriately and fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities. The welfare of the child is always our paramount consideration.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices and robust safeguarding procedures to ensure that everyone who works with children in our school is suitable to do so.

Our Safeguarding Team

If you have any concerns about the safety, welfare or wellbeing of a child, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team immediately by calling the school office on 01769 572198.

Any child, parent, carer, member of staff or member of the public can speak directly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to raise a concern.

If you are worried about the safety, welfare or wellbeing of a child and are unable to speak to a member of our Safeguarding Team, please contact the Devon Children's Front Door, which is the first point of contact for requests for support and safeguarding concerns in Devon. 

Devon Children's Front Door: 0345 155 1071

If a child is in immediate danger or at risk of significant harm, call 999.

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