Safeguarding at Jeavons Wood Primary School
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils is of the utmost importance at Jeavons Wood. Every member of our school community has a responsibility to help keep children safe at all times.
All staff receive regular child protection training in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Any concerns about a child or family are managed appropriately by the Safeguarding Team and shared only on a need‑to‑know basis.
Our Safeguarding team
- Mrs L Hubbard – Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Mrs E McMurray – Designated Safeguarding Deputy
- Mrs A Constable – Designated Safeguarding Deputy
- Mr W Emery – Designated Safeguarding Deputy
- Miss N Ellender – Designated Safeguarding Deputy
- Mrs K Beardall – Designated Safeguarding Deputy
If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact a member of the team so we can offer advice and support.
Telephone: 01954 717180 Confidential email: safeguarding@jeavonswood.org
Out‑of‑Hours or immediate concerns
If you believe a child may be at immediate risk of harm, or if it is during school holidays, please contact Children’s Services directly:
- 0345 045 5203 (office hours)
- 01733 234 724 (out of hours)
Under the Education Act 2002 (sections 175/157), schools must “make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.” We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment where children are respected, valued, and supported.
- Staff remain vigilant to signs of abuse or neglect and follow Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures.
- All concerns about a child’s welfare—including risks of neglect, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse—must be passed on by staff, as required by law.
- Records of welfare concerns may be kept, and staff will usually discuss these with parents/carers. However, if a child is suspected to be at risk of harm, advice may be sought from other agencies without prior parental notification.
- Information is shared securely and sensitively, in line with local protocols, and only when necessary to protect children and ensure they receive appropriate support.
- Where there is reasonable cause to suspect significant harm, schools will seek advice from Social Care. Occasionally, concerns may prove unfounded, but staff act at all times in accordance with the law and in the best interests of children.
- Under Section 3(5) of the Children Act 1989, schools or any person caring for a child may take reasonable steps to safeguard or promote their welfare. On rare occasions, this may mean a child is kept in school while Social Care and the police investigate further.
Prevent is one of the four elements of CONTEST, the government’s counter-terrorism strategy (Pursue, Protect, Prepare, Prevent). Its purpose is to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism, including through grooming or radicalisation.
The Prevent strategy:
- Responds to the ideological challenge posed by terrorism and extremism.
- Provides practical support to prevent individuals being drawn into extremist activity.
- Works across sectors including education, justice, faith, charities, online platforms, and health services.
- Addresses all forms of terrorism, including far-right extremism and aspects of non-violent extremism.
We follow the principles outlined in Department for Education guidance. We will:
- Raise awareness of the risks posed by extremist groups and the potential impact on young people.
- Equip staff with knowledge about causes of extremism, preventative actions, and sources of advice.
- Empower pupils to build resilient communities, protecting the wellbeing of those who may be vulnerable.
- Provide guidance on managing risks and responding to incidents locally, nationally, or internationally that may affect our school community.