Safeguarding

Safeguarding In Our Schools

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

If you have any concerns about the welfare of any child please talk to any of our staff.

The Partnership’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is:

Matt Cole mcole@villageschools.org.uk or 07732310130

At Buckland Brewer Primary School the Deputy Safeguarding Lead is:

Bridget Urquhart burquhart@villageschools.org.uk

At Parkham Primary School the Deputy Safeguarding Lead is:

Linda Bird lbird@villageschools.org.uk

At Woolsery Primary School the Deputy Safeguarding Lead is:

Sue Miles smiles@villageschools.org.uk

If you wish to talk to someone outside of school you can contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 155 1071

The Governor responsible for Child Protection is Peter Cox , Deputy Safeguarding Governor is Siobhan Brennan. Either Governor can be contacted through any school office or via the Clerk, clerk@villageschools.org.uk.

If you wish to talk to someone outside of school you can contact the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 155 1071

Equality

The Village Schools Partnership are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and harassment, valuing diversity and promoting positive relationships. We provide an inclusive education which enables all pupils to develop their full potential, meeting the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We believe that diversity is a strength which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit us. Please see our Equality Policy and Plan for more information: this can be found on the Equality and Diversity page under the Village Schools Partnership menu.

Administration of Medicinces

If you need school staff to give your child any form of medication (whether prescribed or over-the-counter) you will need to fill out a form beforehand. These forms are available from each school office, or you can download, print and send it in with your child:

Download form HERE

Operation Encompass

Our three schools are all Operation Encomass Schools. This is a nationwide system which ensures the Police are able to inform schools before the next school day, about any incidents of Domestic Violence which have affected a child at the school. This allows the school to prepare resources, staffing etc for a child who may be attending in a state of distress.

Through our partnership with Operation Encompass, families who have a police presence due to reported domestic violence can expect to be asked to name their child's school in the knowledge that this information will be passed on sensitively and professionally, for the good of the children.