West Byfleet Junior School recognises the important responsibility for Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children. The school's policy applies to the whole of the school's workforce, along with volunteers, governors and any contractors working on the school site. In particular Staff recruitment and selection - ensuring that all staff (volunteers etc.) have been appropriately checked for their suitability, using the Safe Recruitment procedures. In addition:

• Raising awareness of safeguarding issues and equipping children with the skills needed to keep them safe.
• Developing and implementing procedures for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse.
• Supporting pupils who have been abused, in accordance with an agreed, child-centred plan.
• Establishing a safe and nurturing environment free from discrimination or bullying, where children can learn and develop happily.

We recognise that because of their day-to-day contact with children, school staff are ideally placed to observe the outward signs of abuse. Staff in schools will therefore:

• Report any inappropriate behaviour / activities to designated staff.
• Establish and maintain an environment where children feel secure, are encouraged to talk and are listened to.
• Ensure that children know that they can approach any adult in school if they are worried and they will receive a consistent, supportive response.
• Provide, within the PSHE curriculum, opportunities for children to develop the skills they need to recognise, and stay safe, from abuse.

Safeguarding Children at West Byfleet Junior School

If you become concerned about the welfare of a child in the school, please contact the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Mr Ben Wasserberg on 01932 348961. In addition contact can be made out of school hours at the following email address:

DSL@west-byfleet-junior.surrey.sch.uk.

If you have a concern about an individual who works at the school, please contact the DSL , who will then contact the LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)

If you have a concern about the school managing child protection issues you can contact the LADO direct on 0300 123 1650