Beeston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All adults visiting or working on site at Beeston have a part to play in ensuring we keep our children and each other safe.
In order to protect children at Beeston Primary we will;
- Create an atmosphere where all children feel safe, valued and listened to.
- Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse in all forms.
- Act quickly and effectively when concerns around the welfare of our children are raised.
All adults working with our children will know that;
- They have a duty of care to safeguard all children at Beeston Primary School.
- Disclosures of abuse can happen at any time and to anyone in school
- They should immediately report any concerns around the welfare of a child to a member of the Safeguarding Team
- Their role is not to investigate any concerns raised
If you become worried about a child or by something you see or hear whilst on your visit to our school this information must be shared verbally, with a Safeguarding Lead, within 10 minutes.
As a member of the public, if you suspect that a child or young person is being, or is at risk of being significantly harmed as a result of abuse or neglect, you must report this immediately.
During office hours (9.00am – 5.00pm) call the Duty & Advice Team on 0113 376 0336 (option 2)
Out of office hours (evenings, weekends and bank holidays) call the Children’s Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0113 5350600
If you believe a child is in immediate danger and at risk of harm call the police on 999
