Safeguarding
At Cotwall End Primary School, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our pupils. As a maintained school, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, guided by our core values of self-belief, kindness, bravery, happiness, wisdom, and honesty.
Keeping Our Pupils Safe
We have a robust safeguarding policy in place that outlines the steps we take to protect our pupils from harm. This includes:
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Regular staff training on recognising and responding to signs of abuse or neglect
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Rigorous recruitment procedures to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children
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Secure site access and visitor management systems
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Comprehensive risk assessments for all school activities and trips
Empowering Our Pupils
To help our pupils feel safe and supported, we have created a child-friendly version of our safeguarding policy. This engaging resource explains, in simple terms, what our pupils should do if they ever feel worried or unsafe. By educating our children, we aim to empower them to speak up and seek help when needed.
Working with Families
We understand that safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure our pupils are protected. We encourage open communication and welcome any concerns you may have. Our designated safeguarding lead, [name], is always available to discuss safeguarding matters and provide support.
Continuous Improvement
At Cotwall End Primary School, we are committed to continuously improving our safeguarding practises. We regularly review our policies and procedures, incorporating feedback from pupils, staff, and the wider community. By doing so, we strive to maintain the highest standards of care and create a safe, nurturing environment where our children can thrive.
If you have any questions or concerns about safeguarding at our school, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you and your child every step of the way.
We have three specific areas of Safeguarding within our school. Each area has one or more lead. The reason for having more than one is to ensure at all times we have a lead in school if there is a specific safeguarding issue.
Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Claire Williams (Headteacher)
Gemma Wilkes (Deputy Headteacher)
Sarah Mason (Assistant Headteacher)
Designated Teacher for Looked After Children:
Claire Williams (Headteacher)
Gemma Wilkes (Deputy Headteacher)
Designated Teacher with responsibility for the Prevent Duty:
Claire Williams (Headteacher)
Information on Dudley Safeguarding in Education can be found here: https://dudleysafeguarding.org.uk/
Internet Safety - We are very aware of the issues surrounding social media at the moment and the problems that can arise because of these.
We have focus classes throughout the year reminding the children of Internet Safety and encourage them to ask any questions and talk to us about their concerns.
Internet Safety is also taught through IT lessons in class. Please read the following documents and websites for further information on how you can help your child with online safety at home.
For further information on e-safety, please click here
