At Warkworth CofE Primary School, we believe that every child has a fundamental right to feel safe and protected from harm. We recognise that pupils can only thrive academically and personally when they feel secure, and we are committed to creating a safe, respectful and welcoming environment where all children are valued.

Our moral and statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils guides everything we do. We remain vigilant to the signs of neglect or abuse and follow robust, well-established procedures to ensure that every child receives prompt and effective support, protection and justice. These safeguarding measures apply to all staff and governors, in full alignment with Northumberland County Council guidelines.

We maintain a proactive mindset, operating with the awareness that safeguarding issues can arise anywhere, at any time. This vigilant approach ensures that we always prioritise the welfare of the child in every decision we make.

Child-Friendly Safeguarding Policy

At our school, keeping children safe is one of our most important responsibilities. We want every child to feel safe, listened to and confident that there are trusted adults who will help them if they are worried about anything.

Our Child-Friendly Safeguarding Policy explains safeguarding in a way that children can understand. It helps children know what safeguarding means, who they can talk to, and what adults in school will do to keep them safe. We share this because children have the right to understand how we care for them and how they can get help when they need it.

Click here for Child-Friendly Safeguarding Policy

School Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr J. Booth

Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Miss Fife, Mrs Gibson and Miss Milne.

Nominated Governor: Mr Dave Morrison

What to do if you have a safeguarding concern

If you have concerns about the welfare of a child please contact any member of staff.

Alternatively you can contact www.childline.org.uk telephone 0800 11 11.

Children’s Services (One Call) can be contacted 24hours a day on 01670 536400.

If you have a concern about a member of staff or an adult who works with children please contact the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer).

In an emergency, do not hesitate, call the Police on 999.

For more information regarding our Safeguarding policies, please visit the Safeguarding pages at www.ncea.org.uk.

Operation Encompass

 
For your information, the school is part of Operation Encompass. This is to support families experiencing domestic abuse. A notification is shared with the school to the Designated Safeguarding Leads if police attend a domestic incident where children are related to the adult parties present.

You can also find out more information regarding support that is available for adults and children here http://www.operationencompass.org/

and https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03y9r5h

Operation Endeavor

Operation Endeavour is a joint operation between NCC Children’s Services, Northumbria Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner to safeguard children and young people who go missing from home or care.  
 
Useful information and resources:
 
• The Children’s Society What to do when a child goes missing – A guide for those working in education and youth work
• Missing People: www.missingpeople.org.uk 24 hour confidential helpline: 116 000 or email: 116000@missingpeople.org.uk
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 Email: help@nspcc.org.uk