At Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our school is a safe place for children; every adult in our school takes the responsibility for safeguarding our children extremely seriously. We have trained designated safeguarding leaders and a designated safeguarding governor.
We teach the children about personal safety through our curriculum. We have clear guidance for children, teachers and parents to help children to use the internet safely and responsibly (see our Online Safety policy below).
Our staff recruitment policies and practices meet safer recruitment requirements. We always pursue identity checks and qualification checks and we take up written references before confirming employment. We require clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before employing any staff, this includes supply teachers and outside clubs and coaching staff.
Should you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact one of our DSL/DDSLs (Designated Safeguarding Lead/ Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads): Angela Woods, Alison Dolan, Anushka Bewley and Lisa Maxwell. Our Safeguarding / Child Protection policy can be found on our Policies page.
Other contacts / links
- NSPCC: help, advice or concerns about the safety of a child: 0808 800 5000
- National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Mind: Mental Health Charity
- Northampton and District Mind: 01604 634310
Our DSLs
Concerns
You may have noticed something that makes you feel uneasy, such as unexplained marks or bruises, the child may have said something, they may have unexplained absences or too many absences.
Are you concerned about a child's safety?
Should you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact one of our DSL/DDSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead): Angela Woods, Alison Dolan, Anushka Bewley and Lisa Maxwell. Our Safeguarding / Child Protection policy can be found on our Policies page.
If you are a member of the public with concerns about a child or young person
If you are worried or concerned about something that has happened to you, a friend or someone you know, please call the multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH) 0300 126 7000.
If you have an urgent concern outside of normal working hours you can contact the emergency duty team on: 0300 126 7000
What is the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub?
Professionals from different organisations work together in the MASH, including social care, police, early help and health. By working together, we can share and use information to help us to decide on the best course of action in relation to your concern.
The Northampton Children's Trust | Children has a whole host of useful information for parents.
We all have a responsibility to protect children - Children have a right to feel safe
Our Policies for Safeguarding