Safeguarding Information

Longwick Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our responsibilities under section 175/157 of the Education Act 2002, and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, we have Designated Safeguarding Leads for Child Protection. All staff and governors receive regular Safeguarding and Prevent training.

To promote a safe and secure environment, all staff and volunteers are checked in compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the Policies section of our website. Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare. This includes making a referral to Social Care.

DSLs & Safeguarding Governor

The Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) Ms Collinson, Miss Craker and Mrs Carolan
The nominated safeguarding governor is Mrs C Randall
Key policies relating to safeguarding can be found on the Policies page

ODBST & Safeguarding

The ODBST strategically manages safeguarding and has an Executive Safeguarding Lead (ESL). This person has the responsibility for the leadership of policy and practice in all ODBST schools and undertakes regular auditing of practice. Where there are safeguarding concerns around adults, this is managed by the ESL alongside ODBST HR partners and the LADO from the Local Authority. The case management, interventions and support for children and families is school led and the responsibility of school leaders who are expected to work with local authority partners. Cases are recorded on CPOMS which is managed at school level with strategic overview from the ESL. Safeguarding is reported on at school level to individual LGBs and at Trust level to Trustees who receive a termly report. The ESL meets directly with the Chair of Trustees who also holds a strategic safeguarding role.

The ODBST Executive Safeguarding Lead (ESL) is Jan Martin

Safeguarding Curriculum

Safeguarding is woven through every aspect of learning at Longwick Church of England School. It is not a standalone lesson or an occasional reminder — it is part of the way we teach, the way we talk, and the way we help children grow into confident, responsible and safe young people.

Our curriculum ensures that our children learn how to keep themselves and others safe through age‑appropriate teaching, practical experiences and everyday routines. This includes understanding trusted adults, recognising unsafe situations, developing healthy relationships, learning online safety, and building the confidence to speak up when something doesn’t feel right. Download the Safeguarding Curriculum Map in the link at the bottom of this page.

Across subjects and year groups, safeguarding themes are introduced gradually and sensitively. Children explore personal safety through PSHE, digital safety through computing, emotional regulation through wellbeing lessons, and safe decision‑making through real‑world contexts such as Forest School, Farm School, outdoor learning, science, and community projects. These experiences help pupils apply safeguarding knowledge in meaningful, hands‑on ways.

We welcome children of all faiths and no faith, and our Christian values of curiosity, perseverance, respect and responsibility guide the way we teach safeguarding. Staff model positive relationships, encourage kindness, and create a culture where pupils feel listened to, valued and secure.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Our curriculum helps children understand this in a way that is empowering, reassuring and appropriate for their age — ensuring they leave Longwick with the skills, confidence and awareness they need to stay safe in the wider world. Below you can see how we use safeguarding in our reading curriculum.

Safety Online

Each term, we begin our Computing sessions with understanding about how to keep safe online. Here are some examples of free downloadable parent guideline posters that you can use to discuss online safety with your child. Posters may be included from time to time in the weekly newsletter. Use this link to register for free and download other online safety guides and resources.

Useful Documents

Useful Websites

The websites below provide useful information for parents. There is technical advice to help with Parental Settings; information about the websites and Apps your children might be using, together with advice and materials to use with your child when discussing use of the Internet.

REPORT A CONCERN ABOUT A CHILD HERE A Link to the Local, Safeguarding Children's Board website
Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Board Information for parents and professionals
NSPCC Information and guidance on safeguarding children.
The Bucks Family Information Service A link to the services provided by Buckinghamshire.
CEOP Information relating to on-line safety. We also have a 'Click CEOP' link on our HomePage.
Think You Know Internet safety activities and information for parents and children.
Google Safety Center for Families Information about safe use of the Internet.
Internet Matters website A comprehensive website will useful information about Internet safety.
Net Aware An Internet Safety site with information for parents about how children are using the Internet. There are useful links to information about the content of these sites and their suitability for children of different ages. It also gives the opinions of children using the sites and the views of parents. Really useful information.
Parentinfo E-Safety information
Childnet International Another useful E-Safety site. For younger children, Digiduck's Big Decision is a useful starting point: http://www.childnet.com/resources/digiducks-big-decision

If you have a concern about a child, please contact the School Office on 01844 344 769 or alternatively, if out of school hours, weekends or holidays, click on the button below.