Safeguarding and Child Protection
Riverside Primary School takes Safeguarding very seriously and has an extensive range of strategies for keeping children safe. These strategies extend to all who work in or with the School.
CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT
We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our internal procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection.
Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures apply to all staff, volunteers and governors and any adult visiting the school site and are consistent with those of the local safeguarding children board (PCSB). Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play in safeguarding children.
The Senior Designated Lead for safeguarding is Mrs Clare Willcocks.
The Deputy Designated Leads for safeguarding is Mrs Naomi Coyde, Mrs Christina Longworth.
The Designated Governor Lead is Ms Ruth Sayers.
The school implements rigorous recruitment processes for all appointments within the school and at least one member of the panel has completed safer recruitment training. The school maintains a thorough Single Central Record of DBS checks.
For a copy of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Click Here
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