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Heath Primary School Safeguarding Statement of Intent

At Heath Primary School the safeguarding of all children entrusted to our care is of the highest priority. Please use the links to view our school policies and guidance for parents in relation to safeguarding issues. We will ensure all policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding children are up to date and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Below, shows the safeguarding team within school. Our safeguarding governor is Lorna Peltell. If you are worried about a child please do not hesitate to come and speak to one of us. You can also contact Call Derbyshire – 01629 533190 or Starting Point – 01629 535353

                                                                          
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                                            Mr J Lynch                                                                 Mrs L Hill                                                             Mrs M Brough 

                                         Head Teacher                                                          Assistant Head                                                     Deputy Head Teacher 

                            Designated Safeguarding  Lead                                        Deputy Safeguarding Lead                                            Safeguarding Lead

Our commitment to safeguarding

Policies are reviewed and approved at Trust level and by governors on a regular basis. 

Safeguarding Through the Curriculum 

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do here at Heath Primary School. Great importance is placed on identifying opportunities in the taught curriculum for children to learn about safeguarding, ensuring that a wide range of topics are covered and children understand:

  • what healthy relationships look like: including families, friendships, respectful relationships online and in person, consent and being safe
  • how to look after their physical and mental wellbeing: including healthy eathing, the importance of exercise, physical health and fitness, sleep routines, basic first aid, changing bodies and the effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco
  • how to stay safe online: including contact, commerce, conduct and content and what to do if you are worried 

Our broad curriculum gives pupils opportunities to experience life in all its diversity, to acquire knowledge, understanding, and skills that significantly impact personal development, behaviour, and welfare, and equips every child with the knowledge and skills required for personal safeguarding. 

Please see our curriculum, assembly tab for more information. 

Key safeguarding policies

Please also see our child friendly safeguarding policies.