Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined in ‘Keeping children safe in education –July 2016’ as: protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health and development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
To do this Hampton Junior School will:
Establish and maintain an environment where children feel secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to;
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Ensure children know that there are adults in the school whom they can approach if they are worried;
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Include opportunities in the curriculum and assemblies for children to develop the skills they need to recognise and stay safe from abuse.
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Ensure that there are clear procedures and training in place to keep children safe.
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The school Safeguarding policy is reviewed annually and shared with all staff during training and induction. (see policy section on website).
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The Designated Safeguarding Lead at Hampton Junior School is Mr Jon James. The Deputy Safeguarding Leads are Ms Helen Lockey and Mrs Anna Gale.
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The Designated Safeguarding governors are Emily Boswell and Polly Davies
HPP Safeguarding Policy
The Richmond Local Safeguarding Children Board is an independent statutory board that ensures everyone is working together for the safety and well being of children and young people in the London Borough of Richmond. If you have concerns about a child’s developmental needs, issues around parenting or you may suspect a child is being neglected or subject to physical, sexual or emotional abuse then you can call the Single Point of Access (SPA) on the following number and discuss your concerns.
SPA
020 8547 5008 (during office hours)
020 8744 2442 (evenings and weekends)
The following websites also provide advice and guidance about how to keep your child safe and support for families.
DOMESTIC ABUSE
LEAFLET FOR PUBLIC FINAL
NSPCC NSPCC
LSCB LSCB
Refuge Refuge
Relate – Counselling service Relate
Keeping children safe in education (Sept 2023)
Keeping Children Safe in Education