Safeguarding

Our school community has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our pupils. We have a robust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which parents are welcome to view and a copy is available on our policies page. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) is required of all staff, including our volunteers and supply staff.

Sometimes we need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will always ensure that concerns about our pupils are discussed with their parents or carers first, unless we have reason to believe that this is not in the child’s best interests.

Security of Premises

We strive to keep the building as secure as possible for pupils and staff. After 9.00am the only access into school is via the main entrance, all other gates around school will be closed.

The school also has a metal fence around the perimeter of the playground and C.C.T.V. is installed.

As we are responsible for the safety of children, we cannot allow your child to leave school during school hours unless they are collected by an adult. There is a signing out procedure at the school office for any pupil leaving school during the school day.

Parking

If it is not possible to walk to school, in order to ensure the safety of our pupils and to avoid congestion in the immediate vicinity, we encourage parents and carers to park safely and considerately in the surrounding area, particularly on Main Street as this road is very narrow and at times is hazardous. Double yellow lines are painted on the road and parking signs remind parents of the restrictions. Police officers monitor parking and do issue fines to parents who park illegally.

Additional parking is available at The Wuthering Heights Pub - who have kindly agreed to allow parents to use their car park, but please ensure you park considerately and within the allocated bays.

Who to speak to if you have a concern about a child

All concerns which are brought to our attention are recorded and handed to a Designated Safeguarding Lead [DSL].
The Designated Safeguarding Team at Stanbury Village Primary are:

Mr A Robinson - Headteacher
Mrs L Hadley - Deputy Headteacher
Mrs F Nolan - SENCO

If we feel that a child is at risk from harm, we would discuss this with parents and would have a duty of care to report our concerns to the Children's Initial Contact Point, who can be contacted on 01274 437500.