--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://www.stjs.org.uk/key-information/safeguarding" school: "St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland" --- # Safeguarding At St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, safeguarding is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a safe, caring and nurturing environment where every child is protected, valued and able to thrive. All staff, governors and volunteers share responsibility for safeguarding and understand that keeping children safe is everyone’s duty. --- ### Our Commitment to Safeguarding We follow national guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and work closely with our local multi‑agency safeguarding arrangements, established by the three safeguarding partners: - The Local Authority - The Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Northumbria Police These partners set out the local procedures that all schools must follow to protect children and respond to concerns effectively. #### Child Protection Policy We have a comprehensive Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy that outlines: - The procedures staff must follow to keep children safe - How concerns about a child’s welfare should be reported - The role of designated safeguarding leads - How we work with external agencies and support families - Our approach to safer recruitment, online safety and staff training This policy is reviewed annually, or sooner if national or local guidance changes. It is available publicly on our website so parents and carers can understand how we keep children safe. Next Review date : September 2027 [Our Safeguarding Policy](https://www.stjs.org.uk/files/documents/BCCET_Safeguarding_and_Child_Protection_Policy_2026-27.docx) #### Designated Safeguarding Leads Our safeguarding team ensures that concerns are responded to quickly, professionally and in line with local and national procedures. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs A Toward Deputy DSLs: Mr N Conway; Miss L Forbister; Mrs L Forbister; Mrs S. Stennett Safeguarding Governor: Mrs C Emmerson #### A Whole‑School Approach to Safety We protect children through: - Regular staff training and updates - Strong relationships with pupils and families - Clear behaviour expectations and pastoral support - Teaching children how to stay safe, including online safety - Careful recruitment and vetting of all staff and volunteers - Close partnership with external agencies and professionals Safeguarding is built into our daily practice, curriculum and culture so that children feel safe, listened to and supported at all times. #### If You Have a Concern - We encourage parents, carers or members of the community to contact us if they have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing. Parent Info ThinkUKnow ChildLine Internet Safety Anti Bullying NSPCC ### Key Information - [Admissions](https://www.stjs.org.uk/key-information/admissions) - [Equalities](https://www.stjs.org.uk/key-information/equalities) - [Performance](https://www.stjs.org.uk/key-information/performance) - [Policies](https://www.stjs.org.uk/key-information/policies) - [Premium Allocations](https://www.stjs.org.uk/key-information/pupil-premium) - [Safeguarding](https://www.stjs.org.uk/key-information/safeguarding) ![St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-2/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland Rutland Street Sunderland SR4 6HY 0191 510 8484 ### Useful Links - [Website Terms ](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement) - [Privacy Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [FOI](https://bccet.org.uk/freedom-of-information) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsmillfield) © Copyright 2026 St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary, Sunderland School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stjs.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)