Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone's responsibility. At Luton Primary School we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can grow and develop into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and to ensure that every child reaches their full potential both academically and holistically.
The best interests of the children will always be our priority. This may mean that there are times when we will need to record, monitor and share information with other agencies. We will share concerns about our pupils with the child's parents or carers, unless we have reason to believe that this would not be in the child's best interest.
Meet the Safeguarding Team
If you have any concerns about your child or any other pupil in the school please speak to a member of the safeguarding team. Disclosures from pupils are always referred to a designated safeguarding adult responsible for Safeguarding.
Working in Partnership with Medway Children's Safeguarding Partnership
Luton Primary School works in partnership with Medway Children's Safeguarding Partnership.
How to make a referral
Parents and carers play a role in safeguarding children in their community. If you have any concerns, no matter how small, you should report them to someone you trust who will listen (Designated Safeguarding Team). Parents and carers should speak to a member of the team if they have any concerns about a child or member of staff. All concerns should be reported to a DSL immediately, never wait until the next day.
If you think a child or young person may be in immediate danger call 999. Otherwise contact Medway Children's Services
For the Children's Social Care Duty Team call 01634 334466
Out of hours emergency line call 03000 419191
No name consultation line call 01634 331662
More information can be found on the Medway Council website - Concerned about a child | Concerned about a child | Medway Council
Policies
Please click the links below to view our policies relating to Safeguarding.
Luton Primary School Policies
Education Safeguarding Whole School Policy September 2023
Please click the link below to view all Rivermead Inclusive Trust policies including those listed below.
Rivermead Inclusive Trust Policies
Safer Recruitment
Staff Code of Conduct
Managing Allegations Against Staff
Online Safety
Helpful links
MSCP - Medway Children's Safeguarding Board
NSPCC - PANTS Guides -
NSPCC - Keeping Children Safe
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Child Line - 0800 1111