Safeguarding children is defined in Working together to safeguard children as:

• protecting children from maltreatment
• preventing impairment of children’s health or development
• ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
• taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes

Safeguarding is an integral part of school life at Winnersh Primary and is everyone’s responsibility.  All staff receive yearly training to help them to recognise abuse and to promote the welfare of our children. 

It is important for children to feel safe.  Through day-to-day practices, the structure of our curriculum and the use of specialist organisations such as the NSPCC, we endeavour to empower our children.  We teach them how to recognise abuse and to use their voices to speak out and always encourage them to talk to a trusted adult if they are worried about anything. 

Sometimes we may need to share information, get advice or work in partnership with outside agencies if we are concerned about a child’s welfare. We believe it is always better to be transparent with all parties at these times and work together to achieve the best outcomes.

These are the school's key safeguarding representatives:

Safeguarding Processes

All staff and governors are asked to read and sign to say that they understand our Safeguarding Policy and the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education document (KCSIE) on a yearly basis.

Different lanyards are worn by different people across the school as follows: 

Purple:       Safeguarding Team (all staff have received Designated Safeguarding Training)

Blue:          School staff

Green:       Visitors who have Enhanced DBS clearance who are in school to work directly or indirectly with                       pupils.  

Red:           Visitors who are not here to have contact with pupils e.g. maintenance contractors

To ensure best practice, we conduct safeguarding audits in conjunction with our School Improvement Officer and our partner schools from the Schools Learning Alliance (SLA).

What can parents do if they have a concern?

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 who you trust to listen. 

Parents and children should email the Local Authority Designated Officer if they have any concerns about a child or staff member. LADO@wokingham.gov.uk

More information about the LADO can be found at: Local Authority Designated Officer

Further Information & Resources

You can read the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education here: KCSIE - September 2024

The NSPCC website has lots of information for parents.  Parents' leaflets | NSPCC Learning

Childnet: Information on how to help your child stay safe online Parents & carers | Childnet

Information for Pupils

CEOP is here to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online.  You can make a report directly to the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking on the Click CEOP button if something has happened online which has made you feel unsafe, scared or worried. This might be from someone you know in real life, or someone you have only ever met online. CEOP take all reports seriously and we will do everything we can to keep you safe.  As well as making a report to the CEOP Safety Centre, the CEOP Education
website has information and advice to help you if something has happened to you online.

Are you being bullied?
CEOP are unable to respond to reports about bullying but if you’re being bullied and would like to talk to someone in confidence right now you can speak to Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online – no worry is too big or too small.