--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding" school: "Castle Primary School and Nursery" --- # Safeguarding ## 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** 📧 **Mrs Hannah Bours** | | |---| ### Safeguarding Documents Safeguarding Policy 2026 27 773 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/castle-primary-school/files/documents/Safeguarding_Policy_2026_27.pdf) Government Guide to Safeguarding 2.52 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/castle-primary-school/files/documents/Children_and_young_person_guide_to_working_together_to_safeguard_children.pdf) ### **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](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68add931969253904d155860/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_from_1_September_2025.pdf) - [Prevent Strategy](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/97976/prevent-strategy-review.pdf) - [Criminal Exploitation of children and vulnerable adults: County Lines guidance](https://www.wilbrahamprimary.com/uploads/611/files/Policies/HOCountyLinesGuidance_-_Sept2018.pdf) - [Working Together to Safeguard Children](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/942454/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_inter_agency_guidance.pdf) - [Child on Child Abuse](https://safeguarding.network/content/safeguarding-resources/peer-peer-abuse/) **Useful Information and Support** The following organisations provide helpful advice and support for children, parents, and families: - [Stop it Now](https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-P-rBhBEEiwAQEXhH121SDqsnPEbkKhz_h3H9pn3uQL7h2GsOebhm_GZ4P3AujfipLhppxoCp-YQAvD_BwE) - [NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/) - [Educate Against Hate](https://educateagainsthate.com/parents) - [National Crime Agency - Cybercrime](https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/cyber-crime) - [CAFCASS](https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/) - [CEOP](https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/) - [Gingerbread](https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/) - [Bereavement Support](https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/local-services/north-west/manchester) - [Road Safety](https://www.brake.org.uk/get-involved/take-action/schools-and-families) - [Water Safety](https://www.rlss.org.uk/pages/category/lifesaver-lifechanger) - [Listen Up, Speak Up:NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/listen-up-speak-up/) **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**](mailto: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. ### Our School - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/headteacher-s-welcome) - [Our Vision & Values](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/our-vision-values) - [Our Staff](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/our-staff) - [Policies](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/policies) - [Safeguarding](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding) - [Sustainability and Climate Change](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/sustainability-climate-change) - [SEND](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/send) - [Pupil Premium & Sports Premiun](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/pupil-premium-sports-premium) - [Admissions](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/admissions) - [Attendance](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/attendance) - [SATs Results](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/sat-s-results) - [Ofsted](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/ofsted) - [Local Governing Board](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/local-governing-board) - [Trust Status](https://www.castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/trust-status) - [Current Vacancies](https://mynewterm.com/school/Castle-Primary-School/141732) ![](https://files.schudio.com/castle-primary-school/images/logo/Castle_Logo_White.png) **Castle Primary School and Nursery** Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST7 4NE office@castleprimary.co.uk 01782 433218 [Headteacher - Sally Dakin](https://castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/headteacher-s-welcome) [Safeguarding Lead - Sally Dakin](https://castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding) [SEND Lead - Greer Amison](https://castleprimary.co.uk/our-school/send) ![](https://files.schudio.com/castle-primary-school/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer(1).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. 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