Safeguarding at Castle Primary School
Castle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and visitors to share this commitment to follow effective safeguarding procedures to support our families and children. All concerns are passed to trained Designated Child Protection Officers in school in compliance with the sharing of information guidance.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Sally Dakin, Headteacher
She is supported by the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads; Mrs Hannah Bours, as well as the Nominated Governor for Safeguarding and Child Protection, Tom Pear.
We provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children feel valued, respected, and listened to. All concerns about a child's welfare are taken seriously and are passed to trained safeguarding staff in accordance with statutory guidance and information-sharing procedures.
Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Sally Dakin, Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Mrs Hannah Bours
Safeguarding Governor
Mr Tom Pear
If you have any serious concerns about your child or any other pupil at Castle Primary School, please contact a member of our safeguarding team. They can provide advice, support, and guidance and will ensure that any concerns are handled appropriately and confidentially.
Contact Details
📧 Mrs Sally Dakin
headteacher@castleprimary.co.uk
📧 Mrs Hannah Bours
hannahbours@castleprimary.co.uk
How We Keep Children Safe
For the best interests of all our children, we use the following safeguarding measures:
- Keeping children safe in education 2025
- Prevent Strategy
- Criminal Exploitation of children and vulnerable adults: County Lines guidance
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Child on Child Abuse
Useful Information and Support
The following organisations provide helpful advice and support for children, parents, and families:
- Stop it Now
- NSPCC
- Educate Against Hate
- National Crime Agency - Cybercrime
- CAFCASS
- CEOP
- Gingerbread
- Bereavement Support
- Road Safety
- Water Safety
- Listen Up, Speak Up:NSPCC
Reporting a Concern
If you are worried about a child in the community, you can contact:
Staffordshire Families First (Integrated Front Door)
0300 111 8007 8:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Thursday
Emergency Duty Service (Out of Hours)
0345 604 2886
eds.team.manager@staffordshire.gov.uk
Staffordshire Police (Non-Emergency)
101
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals at Castle Primary School look for what is in the best interests of the child.