Safeguarding At Queen Victoria Primary School
At Queen Victoria Primary School, the safety and well-being of our children is our top priority. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that our pupils can learn and thrive in a secure and
nurturing environment.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are the key personnel responsible for overseeing safeguarding at Queen Victoria. They are:
- Mr M Priest (Acting Headteacher)
- Mrs K Walker (Deputy Headteacher)
- Mrs M Hall (Deputy Headteacher)
- Mrs J Reece (Assistant Headteacher)
- Mrs S Farmer (Family Support Worker)
- Mrs D Davis (SEND Lead Practitioner)
- Mrs T Donet (Before/After School Club)
- Mrs S Harper (Safeguarding Lead EYFS)
- Mrs Halford (Attendance Officer)
- Mrs Stringer (Nursery Leader)
- The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding in our school in Mrs S Morris
.
These dedicated professionals are available to provide support, guidance, and immediate action in the event of a safeguarding concern.
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed here.
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
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.
Our Safeguarding Approach
Our CARE principles - Children, Aspiration, Responsibility, and Excellence - are the foundation of our safeguarding practises. We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported, and we work tirelessly to create a culture of vigilance and care within our school community.
Safeguarding Procedures
We have clear and robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of our children. All staff, volunteers, governors, and visitors are required to follow these protocols, which include:
- Reporting any concerns about a child’s welfare or safety to a DSL immediately
- Responding appropriately to a child’s disclosure of abuse, following our detailed guidance
- Maintaining accurate and secure records of any safeguarding incidents
- Ensuring the safe arrival and departure of all visitors to the school
We work closely with Dudley’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and other local agencies to ensure that any safeguarding concerns are addressed swiftly and effectively.
The Dudley Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) can be contacted on 0300 555 0050 or out of hours on 0300 555 8574, email MASH_Referrals@dudley.gov.uk.
Promoting a Culture of Safeguarding
At Queen Victoria, safeguarding is woven into every aspect of school life. Our CARE principles guide our decision-making and ensure that the needs and well-being of our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where our pupils can thrive and reach their full potential.
Early Help
For more information on our safeguarding practises or to report a concern, contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads via the school office.
Photographs & Videos
Whilst lots of parents and carers really enjoy seeing photos and videos of their children’s school life we are very mindful of our duty of care towards all our pupils. We take the issue of safeguarding very seriously and this includes the use of photographic and video images.
Any photographs or videos taken by parents, carers and relatives at school productions, sports days or other events are for the enjoyment of individual families. They must not be used in any way that could potentially place a child at risk. This would include publishing images in any form of print or on the internet including social networking sites. This is emphasised before concerts and shows etc. and where practical a record of parents and relatives taking photographs or videos is made.
We understand that in exceptional circumstances a parent or carer may not wish their child to be photographed or videoed in this way. If this is the case, then please contact the Head Teacher to discuss how this can be best achieved.
Occasionally, the local press will be invited to take photographs of school events and special achievements. We like to use photographs of our children on our website, in school documents, for parent information meetings, newsletters and on our display screens around the school. Your child’s photo will only be used for this purpose if you have signed allowing us to do so.
