Safeguarding

Safeguarding is of utmost importance here at Longstone School. It runs at the heart of our values and aims; in fact it runs through everything we do.

Safeguarding covers so many aspects of school life including:

Child Protection
Physical Site security
Online safety
Prevent Agenda
Anti-bullying

Mrs Jenny Reeves
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr Mark Knight
Designated Safeguarding Lead

Practical and everyday safeguarding

DBS checks completed
Regular training for all members of staff
Robust induction for new members of staff
Checks made throughout the recruitment process by panel members trained in 'Safer Recruitment'.
Checks made on individuals who contribute in Collective Worship sessions.

Educating Our Children

First and foremost we TALK to our children about current issues relating to safeguarding. We discuss concepts such as 'stranger danger' whether that be in the playground, or online. Through discussion we raise awareness and keep pupils safe from the dangers of abuse, sexual exploitation, radicalisation and extremism. We tackle these issues in an age appriate and sensitive way.

We work in conjunction with organisations such as the NSPCC to educate children and give them the vocabulary they need to communicate and understand some of these concepts.