Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility

Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone's responsibility. Here at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School we have a duty of care that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

The best interests of the children will always be our priority. As such, there are times we will need to record, monitor and share information with other agencies. We will share concerns about our pupils with the child's parents/carers unless we have a reason to believe that such action would not be in the child's best interest.

What you can do

Parents and carers play a role in safeguarding children in the community. If you have any concerns, no matter how small, you should report them to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads or an appropriate member of staff immediately.

Working Together to Improve School Attendance 

In Sept 2024, the UK government introduced a new policy to help schools take a more proactive approach to attendance with the aim of reducing pupil absences. You can find the new Government policy here.