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    • Safeguarding

    At Holy Trinity and St John’s Church of England Primary School, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to providing a safe, caring environment in which every child feels safe, valued, listened to and supported.

    Our staff, governors and volunteers all share this commitment, and we work closely with children, families and other professionals to promote children’s welfare and respond to concerns.

    Please talk to us if something happening at home or outside school may be affecting your child. You will never be making a fuss. Sometimes a small piece of information can help us understand what a child is experiencing and make sure they receive the right support at the right time.

    This reflects the child-centred approach in the Department for Education’s current Keeping children safe in education 2026, which emphasises that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that children should receive the right help at the right time. [gov.uk], [assets.pub...ice.gov.uk]

    Our Safeguarding Team

    Name Role
    Mrs S Roberts Headteacher and Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
    Mrs E Farrell Safeguarding Officer and Deputy DSL
    Mrs A Douglas Assistant Headteacher, KS2 Lead and Deputy DSL
    Miss K Cygan Assistant Headteacher, KS1 Lead and Deputy DSL
    Mrs D McGuirk Assistant Headteacher and Deputy DSL
    Mrs L Sands Deputy DSL

    Our Safeguarding Governor is Mrs K Stoner. She can be contacted at chairofgovernors@htsj.school.
     

    1. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2026-2027.pdf
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    Worried about a child?

    If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

    If you have a concern about a child, however small it may seem, please speak to a member of our Safeguarding Team or email safeguarding1@htsj.school.

    You can also contact Kent County Council directly:

    You do not need to be certain that abuse has taken place before sharing a concern. If you are worried about a child, it is important to speak up.

    Statutory safeguarding guidance

    Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026

    Advice and support for families

    Online safety and radicalisation

    Children can encounter harmful or inappropriate ideas both online and offline. At HTSJ, we help children learn to treat others with respect, think carefully and critically about what they see and hear, and tell a trusted adult if something worries them.

    We use our safeguarding procedures, staff training and appropriate filtering and monitoring arrangements to help keep children safe.

    At home, regular conversations can make a real difference. Take an interest in the games, videos, websites and apps your child uses and encourage them to tell you if they see something worrying or if someone online makes them feel uncomfortable.

    If you are concerned that your child, or another child, may be vulnerable to radicalisation or extremism, please speak to a member of our Safeguarding Team. Support and information are also available through the following organisations:

    • Educate Against Hate – government advice and resources for schools and families about radicalisation and extremism. [educateaga...sthate.com]
    • ACT Early – confidential advice if you are concerned that someone may be vulnerable to radicalisation. The ACT Early Support Line is 0800 011 3764. [counterter....police.uk]
    • Childline – 0800 1111 – confidential help and support for children and young people.

    Positive parenting and behaviour

    Parenting can be wonderful and rewarding, but there are times when it can also feel difficult or overwhelming. Asking for help is a positive step.

    If you would like support with your child’s behaviour, emotions, routines or boundaries, please talk to us. We can listen, offer support and help you consider what may be useful for your family.

    These organisations also provide helpful advice:

    If a child tells us that someone has hurt them, we will listen carefully and follow our safeguarding procedures.

    Domestic abuse

    Domestic abuse can affect anyone, and support is available. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you can speak confidentially to a member of our Safeguarding Team or contact a specialist service.

    If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

    Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

    Female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal in the UK and is a form of child abuse. [nspcc.org.uk], [nhs.uk]

    If you are worried that a child may be at risk of FGM, or may have experienced FGM, please speak to our Safeguarding Team or contact Kent County Council using the safeguarding contact details above.

    You can also contact the NSPCC FGM Helpline on 0800 028 3550. The NSPCC currently lists its FGM helpline opening hours as 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm at weekends. [nspcc.org.uk], [nspcc.org.uk]

    If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

    Further information and support:

    1. fgm_the_facts_web.pdf
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