Safeguarding
Safeguarding and Child Protection
At Padbury Church of England School we take the safety of all our pupils seriously. If you have any concerns regarding our children, please speak to the Designated Safeguarding Leader Mrs Lucy McFarlane, (Headteacher). Our Safeguarding Governor is Mr Simon Jelf and can be contacted via the school office.
The Designated Safeguarding lead at Padbury CE School, Mrs Lucy McFarlane (Headteacher) is supported by Mrs Laura Mackenzie, Deputy Headteacher and additional DSL.
These people can be contacted via the school email office on office@pdb.odbst.org or telephone 01280 813070.
Safeguarding Statement
At Padbury Church of England School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.
To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers’ suitability, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, as recommended by Buckinghamshire Council in accordance with current legislation.
In accordance with our responsibilities under section 175/157 of the Education Act 2002 and “Keeping Children Safe in Education“ September 2024, we have a Designated Safeguarding Lead for Child Protection (Mrs Lucy McFarlane - Headteacher) who is a member of the senior management team, and has received appropriate training for this role. We also have Mrs Laura Mackenzie as a second designated lead. It is our responsibility to ensure that all staff in contact with children receive child protection awareness training on a regular basis.
Occasions do arise when our concern about a child means we have to consult other agencies. Whilst we would always aim to work in partnership with parents, there may be exceptions to this when concerns are raised for the protection of a child.
On very rare occasions, Social Care, whilst undertaking an investigation under section 47 of the Children Act 1989, may want to speak to a child without a parents’ knowledge. This would be a decision made in collaboration with partner agencies and would only be done in situations where a child might be at immediate risk. To gain consent at this point may increase the level of risk to the child or cause evidence of a crime to be lost.
The procedures which we follow, have been laid down by the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, and the school has adopted a Child Protection Policy in line with this for the safety of all. If you want to know more about our procedures, please speak to the Headteacher,
Mrs Lucy McFarlane.
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Reporting a concern about a child
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. If as a parent you see anything that concerns you, please use this link to share your concerns. If you wish to talk to the Designated Safeguarding Lead first, then please contact Lucy McFarlane. There is an option on the form to remain anonymous if you wish.
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Internet Matters
This website is for parents to support you in keeping your children safe online.