At Walkeringham Primary School, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every student can thrive and feel valued.

Our school follows robust safeguarding procedures and works closely with external agencies to ensure that our safeguarding practices meet the highest standards. We promote a culture where staff and students understand their responsibilities in safeguarding and are encouraged to report any concerns without fear of retribution.

We have a dedicated Safeguarding Team led by our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), who ensures all staff are trained regularly in safeguarding regulations and are aware of how to act in the best interests of the children and young people in our care.

All staff, volunteers, and visitors to the school undergo comprehensive checks, including Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks, to ensure that all safeguarding policies are adhered to and that our students are safe at all times.

If you have any concerns regarding safeguarding or child protection, please contact our Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy Safeguarding Lead or Designated Governor for Child Protection below:

Mr Luke Scoffield, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)/Headteacher

01427 890355

Mrs Nicola Spacey, Deputy Safeguarding Lead

01427 890355

Mrs Sheila Haigh, Designated Governor for Child Protection

01427 890355

Alternatively, if you have any urgent concerns for a child, or suspect that a child has been abused in any way, please call MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) immediately on 0300 500 800 (if you are a member of the public) or 0300 500 8090 (if you are a professional).  If you require an urgent response outside of working hours (8.30 am to 5.00 pm), contact the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0300 4564546.  In an emergency call 999.  To report a crime call 101. 

Please see the documents below for further information.

We are here to listen and to act in the best interests of every child, ensuring that all children and young people in our school are protected from harm.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.