Safeguarding is our number one priority at East Meon Primary School.

Miss Olver is our designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and Mrs Perkins is our deputy designated safeguarding lead (DDSL). They work closely together, meeting regularly to ensure that safeguarding remains a priority at the school.

As a school, we make sure that there is a trusting, open culture, where children feel safe to share their concerns and know they will be listened to. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to maintain the attitude of 'it could happen here' and to be alert to any concerns. Safeguarding makes up part of our school curriculum and children are taught how to keep themselves and others safe and how to share any worries or concerns. We work closely with outside agencies such as Hampshire Children's Services and the NSPCC. All our staff and governors receive regular safeguarding training.

Policies

There are a number of policies which are relevant to safeguarding which are shared below. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies will be reviewed and updated in our next Governors meeting towards the end of September 2024.

What to do if you have a concern

Any safeguarding concerns about your own child or somebody else's should be reported immediately to Miss Olver, or in her absence to Mrs Perkins. 

Alternatively, anyone is able to report a concern directly to Hampshire Children's Services by either filling out the online form on their website or by phoning: 0300 555 1384.

The NSPCC also have a helpline and can be contacted on 08088005000. 

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of Domestic Abuse, you can call the Domestic Abuse Helpline on 08082000247. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. If you cannot talk, you can press 55 on a mobile and it will automatically transfer you to the police.

Useful Websites

Hampshire Safeguarding Children's Partnership

NSPCC

Domestic Abuse - How to get help

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024