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Safeguarding

We take Safeguarding very seriously at The Griffin Primary School. Key staff and Trustees have undertaken Safer Recruitment Training and anyone wanting to work or volunteer within our school is subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including a DBS check. 

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads 

Mrs Alison Hine - Headteacher 

Miss Maddie Byrne - Reception Teacher and Early Years Lead 

Trustee with Responsibility for Safeguarding 

Mrs Anna Carr 

Mrs Kathryn Evans (whilst Mrs Carr is on maternity leave)

Link to Warwickshire's Children and Families Safeguarding Information

‘Under the Education Act 2002 (Section 175 for maintained schools/Section 157 for academies/free/independent schools), schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.  Parents/carers should know that the law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse.  Staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer and discuss the need to make a referral to Children’s Social Care if that is considered necessary.  This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm or cause undue delay.  The school will seek advice from Children’s Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.  Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later found to be unfounded.  Parents/carers will appreciate that the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead carries out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acts in the best interests of all children.’

Safeguarding Links and Resources 

NSPCC - The 'Let's Talk PANTS' campaign helps children know how to keep themselves safe

CEOP - online safety resources for parents

Safeline - support for survivors of sexual abuse

NSPCC - Keeping Children Safe

Stop Abuse Together - empowers parents/carers to take steps to help keep their children safe from abuse.