If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a pupil at Handale Primary School you are encouraged to speak to Mrs Farrier, Mr Emmerson or Miss Tully who will take the necessary steps to keep children at Handale primary School safe.
The safeguarding governor is Mr D Fowler.
To view our Safeguarding Policy, please click here.
To view the DFE Guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education, click here.
Areas of Safeguarding
Our safeguarding policies cover all areas of school life and include:
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Staff and Visitors – we ask all staff and visitors to sign in and identification tags are issued for staff and visitors to wear whilst they are in school. It is our responsibility to ensure that everyone is vetted, informed and trained. Staff are trained in child protection issues and they are aware of the procedures to follow. Staff are encouraged to be vigilant in order to maintain the safety of our pupils. All staff and volunteers are given a copy of the relevant documentation outlining safeguarding procedures at Handale Primary School. They are also referred to the document ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025’.
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Safer Recruitment – we follow strict procedures to ensure pupils are safe. Ongoing checks and ‘whilstleblowing’ are in line with current policy.
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Children’s Behaviour – we promote safe and happy behaviours and lifestyles. This is embedded in our curriculum.
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Parents and Carers – we encourage collaboration and support families, our Home/School Mentor is Mrs Tully.
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Premises – we keep children safe in our environment and ensure it if fit for purpose.
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Curriculum – we provide positive learning experiences and we teach children how to keep themselves safe. Our curriculum is enhanced by visits and visitors, e.g. community police, road safety team, school nurses etc.
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Online Safety – we work with a number of professionals to ensure that children are knowledgeable about dangers online and how to protect themselves.
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Outside School – we work in collaboration with others to ensure that children work in safe environments and participate in safe activities when out of school.
If you are worried about a child outside of school hours please ring 01642 524 552 ask to speak to the First Contact team.
Useful Downloads
DfE Safeguarding Guidance
Safeguarding Leaflet for Children
Safeguarding Leaflet for Parents
Safeguarding Leaflet for Professionals
Safeguarding against Sexting
