Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Cawston Grange Primary School

At Cawston Grange Primary School the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and to creating a school where children feel safe, confident, respected and able to speak openly with trusted adults.

Safeguarding is much broader than child protection alone. It is everything we do to keep children safe, happy and able to thrive. This includes:

  • protecting children from abuse, neglect and maltreatment

  • preventing harm to their physical and emotional health and development

  • ensuring children are safe in school, online and in the wider community

  • ensuring attendance is monitored and support is offered early when concerns arise

  • providing safe, nurturing environments where children feel valued and listened to

  • taking timely action to help every child achieve the best possible outcomes

We have strong and effective safeguarding systems in place, supported by clear policies, thorough staff training and close work with families and safeguarding professionals. All safeguarding practice at Cawston Grange is underpinned by statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our policies are regularly reviewed to ensure best practice. When concerns arise, we always act swiftly, sensitively and appropriately to safeguard children.

Supporting children through curriculum and school life

Safeguarding is woven throughout school life and the curriculum. Our PSHE and Protective Behaviours programmes help children understand personal safety, recognise unsafe situations and know how to seek help. Alongside this we help children stay safe through:

  • anti-bullying education and awareness

  • online safety teaching and pupil workshops

  • safer internet events and themed learning weeks

  • assemblies and pastoral support

  • wellbeing initiatives

  • close work with external safeguarding partners where appropriate

Safeguarding runs through everything we do, including behaviour, pastoral care, online safety, health and safety, early help support and wider school initiatives.

Our Safeguarding Leads

Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Mrs Kate Worthington

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Mrs Nicola Brookes
Mrs Noreen New
Mrs Vicky Wesson

This team leads safeguarding across the school, supports staff, liaises with external agencies and ensures that safeguarding practice remains strong and consistent.

Working together with families

We believe strongly in working in partnership with parents and carers. Sometimes safeguarding conversations can feel difficult and challenging, but we always approach them with care, respect and honesty. Our priority is, and will always be, the safety and wellbeing of the child. Wherever possible we will work alongside families to support, safeguard and help children flourish.

Our policies

All safeguarding policies, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Online Safety Policy, are available on our school website.

What should you do if you have a safeguarding concern?

If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please speak to a member of the safeguarding team during school hours. Concerns are always taken seriously and handled with care.

Outside school hours:
Contact Warwickshire’s Children and Families Front Door on 01926 414144 (Mon–Thu 8am–5.30pm, Fri 8.30am–5pm).
Outside these times contact the Emergency Duty Team on 01926 886922 or call 101.

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, please contact the police by dialling 999.