Safeguarding Statement

St Ann’s Heath Junior School is committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all members of the school community including staff, parents, carers, volunteers and governors to demonstrably share this commitment.  We encourage our pupils to approach any member of our staff if they are worried or have concerns.  

As part of this, we have a 'Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy' and rigorous procedures in place.  All staff (including supply staff, volunteers and governors) must ensure that they are aware of these procedures. 

We have a statutory duty to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare; this may mean seeking advice and/or making referrals about suspected harm or abuse concerning one of our pupils.  We will ensure all concerns about our pupils are discussed with their parents and carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare. 

If you are concerned about a child’s welfare, please record your concern and any observations or conversations heard.  You can report this to either:

• One of the school's Designated Safeguarding Leads on 01344 842 900 or by emailing safeguarding@stannsheath.org
• Children's Single Point of Access (CSPA) on 0300 470 9100 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) or 01483 517 898 (during evenings, weekends and bank holidays) or by emailing cspa@surreycc.gov.uk.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are:

Jackie King (Co-Head Teacher) and Pip O’Connor (Co-Head Teacher)

Sian Savill (Deputy Safeguarding Lead)

Laura Allen (Deputy Safeguarding Lead)

If your concern relates to the actions or behaviour of a member of staff, which could suggest that s/he is unsuitable to work with children, then you should report this to the Co-Head Teachers or the Chair of Governors (if the concern relates to one of the Co-Head Teachers) in confidence. Please phone the school office on 01344 842900 who will provide you with the appropriate contact information.