Information for Parents on Safeguarding
Keeping children safe is our most important responsibility at Springhead Primary School. We are committed to providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and protected.
"Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child." (KCSiE)
A child-centred approach ensures that our pupils are at the heart of everything we do and is fundamental in promoting the welfare of every child.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all staff have a role to play in ensuring that we provide the best outcomes for our pupils in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. As a team, we work tirelessly to promote the health, safety, development and wellbeing of every child, enabling them to thrive throughout their educational journey.
Safeguarding Policies
Our school's safeguarding and child protection policies, along with all other statutory policies, can be accessed below:
Policies, Risk Assessments and Privacy Notices
Our Safeguarding Team
| Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) | Link Governor (Safeguarding) | |
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| Mr A. Jones | Mrs K. Condliffe | Ms M. Bromage | Mrs R. McIntyre |
Mr A. Jones takes lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within the school.
At Springhead Primary School
- Children know who they can talk to if they are worried or concerned.
- All staff receive safeguarding training and regular updates throughout the year.
- The DSL and DDSLs undertake enhanced safeguarding and child protection training.
- New staff, volunteers, students, supply staff and visitors receive safeguarding information and guidance.
- Key staff complete Safer Recruitment training.
- Safeguarding procedures are regularly reviewed by school leaders and our Local Advisory Board (LAB).
- We work closely with Staffordshire County Council and a range of partner agencies to support children and families.
Operation Encompass
Springhead Primary School is proud to be an Operation Encompass School.
Operation Encompass is a partnership between schools and Staffordshire Police that ensures schools are informed when a child has been exposed to a domestic abuse incident. This enables us to provide immediate emotional and practical support during the school day.
Further information can be found at:
https://www.operationencompass.org
If You Have Serious Concerns About a Child
If you have reasonable cause to suspect that a child has suffered, or is likely to suffer, significant harm, please seek help immediately.
Staffordshire
Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door (FIFD)
📞 0300 111 8033
Monday–Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pm
Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm
Emergency Duty Service (Out of Hours)
📞 0345 604 2886
This service should be used outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Stoke-on-Trent
Integrated Front Door
📞 01782 235100
Monday–Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pm
Friday: 8.30am–4.30pm
Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours)
📞 01782 234234
This service should be used outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
In an Emergency
If a child is in immediate danger or at risk of significant harm, always contact the Police:
📞 999
School Safeguarding Contacts
If you have concerns about a pupil at Springhead Primary School, you may also contact our school safeguarding team:
Mr A. Jones – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs K. Condliffe – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Ms M. Bromage – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Information Sharing
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 concerns about pupils are discussed with parents and carers unless doing so may place a child at increased risk.
We work in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, health services and other support agencies when concerns require a higher level of intervention. Wherever possible, support is provided through early intervention to help children remain safe, healthy and successful.
Safeguarding Information for Parents
Below are useful resources and sources of support for parents and carers.