Safeguarding Statement
Oakfields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the policies section on our school websites.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies, when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.
We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. All staff undertake regular Child Protection training.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be viewed in the policies section on our school website.
Lyndsay Woodland DSL, and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads – Samantha Cox (Headteacher), Sue Geoghegan (EYFS Lead), and Mrs Wood (Family Support Worker). The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding is Helen Oakley.
West Sussex Multi-Agency Integrated Front Door (formerly MASH) can be contacted on 01403 229900 or out of hours on 0330 222 6664, email WSChildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk