Safeguarding Advice

Safeguarding Advice

St Botolph’s C of E Primary School understands the vital importance of safeguarding and child protection. The school follows the DEMAT safeguarding and child protection policy, which includes an appendix related specifically to COVID-19

Safeguarding at St Botolph’s

Please click below to view our current Safeguarding Policy.


DEMAT Safeguarding Policy

The staff and governors at St. Botolph’s are committed to protecting and safeguarding all our pupils to ensure, as far as possible that they are free from harm. Before confirmation of appointment, all staff (teaching and support), volunteers and governors who apply to work at St. Botolph’s will be subject to a rigorous recruitment process to ensure, as far as possible, their suitability to work with children. References will be taken and they will be required to give evidence of their qualifications and details of previous experience and work history. Checks will be made by the Disclosure and Barring Service. No one will be employed if it is considered that they are unsuitable to work with children.


St. Botolph’s will strive to create a safe environment for the children on roll. The curriculum will therefore be instrumental in preparing children for their future responsibilities as adults. Through the curriculum, children will be helped to understand what is and is not acceptable behaviour towards them. They will be taught about staying safe from harm and the importance of speaking to a member of staff if they have worries or concerns.


The safeguarding and welfare of all children means that there may be times when we consult with colleagues in other agencies if we are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. This may mean that on occasion we refer our concerns to social services.


Who are the safeguarding team?

'Everyone's responsible'

We have a shared responsibility to report a concern about the safety and well-being of children attending this school. Please speak to any member of staff.


There are 4 Safeguarding Leads for Child Protection at St. Botolph’s Church of England Primary School:-

  • Mrs Amelia Wootton, Learning Mentor (Designated Safeguarding Lead DSL)
  • Miss Nicky Noble, Deputy Headteacher (Deputy designated Safeguarding Lead DDSL)
  • Mr Ashley Knightley, Assistant Headteacher (Deputy designated Safeguarding Lead DDSL)
  • Mrs Rachel Rayner, Headteacher (Deputy designated Safeguarding Lead DDSL, Prevent Lead and Designated Teacher)


Please see our safeguarding policy for further useful contacts. 

Prevent Statement


On 1 July 2015 the Prevent duty (section 26) of The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 came into force. This duty places the responsibility on local authorities and schools to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism.


St Botolph's C of E Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. As a school we recognise that safeguarding against radicalisation is as important as safeguarding against any other vulnerability.


All staff are expected to uphold and promote the fundamental principles of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We believe that children should be given the opportunity to explore diversity and understand Britain as a multi-cultural society; everyone should be treated with respect whatever their race, gender, sexuality, religious belief, special need, or disability.


As part of our commitment to safeguarding and child protection we fully support the government's Prevent Strategy.


Staff have completed the Prevent training. Channel is a programme which focuses on providing support at an early stage to people who are identified as being vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism.

Prevent Action Plan and Risk Assessment

Online safety

Our curriculum provides space to discuss how children can keep safe online. Here are some of the tips we give our children. 

  • Always be careful when you are using the internet. It can help you to keep in touch with your friends and help your education – but it can also cause harm – to you and to others.
  • Remember help is always available at school if you are having any problems online.
  • Don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher or another adult at school.
  • If you or anyone you know is worried about Child Exploitation, Online Protection or anything related to Internet safety please click the link below which will take you to the CEOP reporting website: Report to CEOP

Here are some useful videos to share with your children

4-7s | CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk)

8-10s | CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk)

11-18s | CEOP Education (thinkuknow.co.uk)

There are some handy guides for parents available here from the NSPCC to help you keep your child/ren safe online. 

https://www.virginmedia.com/blog/online-safety/childrens-internet-safety-test

Keeping children safe online | NSPCC


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