Safeguarding at Elloughton Primary School
                         Safe, supported and ready to thrive
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​Safeguarding is the highest priority at Elloughton Primary School. We are fully committed to ensuring that all pupils feel safe, supported and protected while in our care.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all adults working in our school play an important role in protecting children from harm and promoting their welfare.

​Staff at Elloughton Primary School maintain a culture of vigilance where safeguarding is embedded in everyday practice. All staff understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that any concerns about a child’s welfare must be reported immediately.

Working in Partnership with Parents and Carers
At Elloughton Primary School we recognise that children’s wellbeing is a shared responsibility between school and families. We aim to work in partnership with parents and carers and encourage open communication when concerns arise. 

Where appropriate, we will discuss any concerns with parents and carers.
However, because the safety and welfare of the child is our first priority, there may be occasions when the school needs to consult with external agencies before contacting parents.

Our safeguarding procedures follow the guidance set out by the East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership and national statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Designated Safeguarding Leads
​The school has trained Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) who are responsible for overseeing safeguarding and child protection procedures within the school.
Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Carole Fulstow – Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Hannah Stillings – SENDCO
Safeguarding Governor - Mrs Lesley Hemmingway
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All safeguarding staff can be contacted via the school office on 01482 666231
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​Further information about the roles and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead can be found in the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

Safeguarding Procedures
​All staff, governors, volunteers and students receive safeguarding training and understand their responsibilities for protecting children.

​ Safeguarding policies form a key part of staff induction and are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain in line with current national guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

All staff and volunteers working with pupils undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The school maintains a Single Central Record of these checks in line with statutory requirements.

Visitors to the school are required to sign in at the school office, wear a visitor badge and follow the school’s visitor code of conduct.

Online Safety
​Online safety is an important part of safeguarding at Elloughton Primary School. Pupils are taught how to stay safe online through the curriculum and wider school activities. Further information about our approach to online safety can be found on the Online Safety section of the website.

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact the school immediately so that appropriate support can be provided.

Safeguarding concerns can be reported by contacting the school office  on 01482666231 and asking to speak to a member of the safeguarding team.
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​If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please contact the police by calling 999.

Safeguarding Policies
​All of our safeguarding and child protection policies are reviewed annually and are available in the policies section of the website.

​ A hard copy of any safeguarding policy can be requested from the school office.

Local Safeguarding Support 
​Elloughton Primary School works closely with the East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership to ensure that all pupils are protected and supported. Further information about safeguarding support and advice for families can be found by visiting the East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership website. East Riding Safeguarding Children Partnership
https://www.erscp.co.uk