Safeguarding culture
Safeguarding at Our School
Our most important responsibility is keeping your children safe in school and supporting you to keep them safe at home.
We are proud to have a highly skilled staff team who take safeguarding extremely seriously. Safeguarding underpins all that we do and reflects our commitment to providing a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive.
Our practice is fully aligned with national statutory guidance and Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework, where safeguarding is judged as a fundamental aspect of a school’s effectiveness.
Our Safeguarding Team
We have four members of staff trained to Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) level:
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Ms Kempster – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
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Mrs Roughley – Safeguarding Officer & Deputy DSL
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Mrs Griffin – Safeguarding Officer
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Ms Hampson – Safeguarding Officer
These staff lead safeguarding practice in school, support families, and work closely with external agencies where required.
Staff Safeguarding Training
All staff receive comprehensive safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge remains current and robust.
Whole-school training
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Delivered every September.
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In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
Additional training includes:
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Educare online safeguarding modules
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National College professional learning resources
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Local Authority safeguarding materials
All new staff — including volunteers and students — receive safeguarding training before they begin working in school.
Ongoing Safeguarding Development
To maintain a strong safeguarding culture, training is continuous:
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Staff complete Educare modules throughout the academic year.
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Units are staggered to support staff wellbeing.
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Weekly safeguarding updates are delivered during Friday briefings.
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Staff receive briefing materials in advance and follow-up summaries afterwards.
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Governors also receive safeguarding training updates.
Training units include:
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
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Neglect
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
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Child Exploitation
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Equality & Diversity
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Bereavement & Loss
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First Aid Essentials
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Supporting Staff Wellbeing
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Recognising & Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
If you have any urgent safeguarding concerns, please contact:
Rachel Kempster (DSL)
or any member of the safeguarding team listed above
01204 333393
Please mark any written communication ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.
Our Duty of Care
The school has a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
If information comes to our attention that indicates a child may be at risk of significant harm, or is experiencing harm, we are legally required to take action. This may include making a referral to Bolton Children’s Services via telephone or through the Integrated Front Door.
We will work in partnership with parents and carers; however, the child’s safety will always remain our paramount concern.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. By working together, we can ensure all children feel safe, supported, and protected.
Key Documents that we use to help us with keeping children and adults safe.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy