At Beaford Community Primary & Nursery school, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

All staff, governors, trustees, and volunteers share a responsibility for safeguarding. We follow statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures to ensure that children are protected and supported both in school and beyond.

Key Safeguarding Contacts

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Beth Carter (Director of Inclusion)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
George Myers (Head of School)

Trustee with Responsibility for Safeguarding
 

If you have any concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing, please contact a member of the safeguarding team on:

01271 500300 or 01805 603263

Out of Hours: 0845 6000 388
Emergency: 999

Child Protection

We have a legal duty to act when we believe a child may be at risk of harm. This includes concerns relating to:

• Neglect
• Physical abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Domestic abuse
• Child exploitation

Where necessary, concerns will be shared with external agencies to ensure children receive appropriate protection and support. In some circumstances, this may be done without parental consent if it is considered to be in the child's best interests or necessary to safeguard a child.

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) brings together professionals from children's social care, education, health, police, and probation services to help protect children and young people.

If a professional, family member, or member of the public has concerns about a child or young person's safety or wellbeing, they can make a request for support through MASH.

Telephone: 0345 155 1071

Out of Hours: 0845 6000 388
Emergency: 999

For more information, please visit:

Making a Request for Support (Parents, Carers and the Public)
request for support online form.

Additional Information

Please see the documents and links below for further safeguarding information, guidance, and support services.