Our Safeguarding Team
Overview
SAFEGUARDING AT BURGHFIELD ST MARY'S
Meet the Safeguarding Team
Our role of our Designated Safeguarding Lead is pivotal when implementing the government’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Their role is to:
- Take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection
- Support staff members to carry out their safeguarding duties
- Liaise closely with children's social care and other services
If you have concerns of safeguarding regarding the headteacher, then please contact the Local Authority Delegated Officer (LADO)
Training
All staff, employed at Burghfield St Mary's Primary School, undertake accredited Level 1 Safeguarding Training annually. As per statutory procedure, all employees also complete Prevent Training every two years. In addition to this, as part of their CPD, all staff complete other relevant training, relating to safeguarding and child protection, at regular intervals throughout the year, including online safety.
The DSL and DDSLs undertake additional training for their roles.
