Safeguarding Statement

Downe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website and is available from the school office.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Ms Joanna Quinn (Deputy Headteacher). Our Deputy DSLs are Mr Elliott Knight, Mr Matt Ferguson and Mrs Rebecca Pizer. The governor with responsibility for safeguarding is Chloe Hastings.