Safeguarding at St Oswald's CE Primary School

At St Oswald's CE Primary School, safeguarding is a top priority. Our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing environment ensures that every child feels secure, valued, and supported in their learning.

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, please contact:

• Westmorland and Furness Safeguarding Hub at 0300 373 2724
• Email: safeguarding.hub@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Keeping Children Safe in Education

All schools in England follow the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, which is updated annually to reflect best practices in safeguarding. In addition, our approach aligns with the Working Together to Safeguard Children framework, ensuring coordinated multi-agency efforts to promote children’s welfare.

Ofsted and SIAMS Recognitions

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2022), inspectors stated "Leaders have provided appropriate safeguarding training for staff. Staff understand their safeguarding responsibilities and can identify signs of abuse and neglect. Leaders have established a culture of safeguarding where staff follow up on any concerns raised quickly to ensure that leaders have taken swift action. Staff are confident that leaders will act quickly on any concerns. Leaders work with different agencies to secure help for vulnerable pupils and families when this is required. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe, including when they are online. For example, they learn how to be safe on and near roads and they campaigned for a road crossing in their village. 

Safeguarding Policies and Training

Our team follows robust safeguarding policies and procedures (documents attached below) to maintain high standards in child protection. All staff have completed Safeguarding and Child Protection Level 1 training, which equips them to identify and respond effectively to potential risks. Our staff also receive certified Prevent Duty training to recognise and prevent risks related to extremism.

Our Safeguarding Team

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Gill White
• Deputy DSLs: Kimberley Carter and Gill Curry
• Governor: Alison Blair

For further safeguarding information, please reach out to Gill White, our Designated Safeguarding Lead.