Safeguarding

What Is Safeguarding?

 

Safeguarding means keeping children safe, healthy, and protected from harm. It’s about creating an environment where every child can grow, learn, and thrive without fear.

• Safety first: Protecting children from abuse, neglect, and accidents.

• Wellbeing: Supporting their physical and emotional health.

• Opportunities: Making sure they have the chance to learn and develop.

• Voice of the child: Listening to children and respecting their views.

• Community responsibility: Everyone—parents, schools, and wider society—plays a role in safeguarding.

Safeguarding isn’t just about reacting when something goes wrong. It’s about being proactive: noticing concerns early, offering support, and working together to ensure children feel secure and valued.

Our Responsibility

At Stroud Valley Community Primary School we believe keeping our children safe is the most important element of our work.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility.

Everyone has a duty to report any concerns about a child / family they may have

Designated Safeguarding Leads

 The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) has a higher level of safeguarding training and knowledge than the rest of the staff and therefore acts as a point of contact for anyone with safeguarding concerns.

 

If you need to speak to a DSL please contact the school office.

At our school, we believe that children thrive when they feel safe, supported and understood. We know that every family experiences challenges from time to time, and you do not have to face them alone. We are committed to working alongside parents and carers to help children achieve the best possible outcomes for their wellbeing, happiness and learning. Below are some of the organisations and services that can offer advice, guidance and practical support. If you would like to talk to us, please get in touch – we are here to help.

We are here to help you and your family.

Lumi Nova is a therapeutic game that helps children aged 7-12 years self manage worries and build resilience.

 https://luminova.app/

Early Help are there to help you. If you have any queries please let us know.