Safeguarding

Safeguarding Statement

At Great Missenden CE Combined School the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff are trained in Child Protection, and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff are trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

The procedures which we follow have been laid down by the Buckinghamshire Area Safeguarding Team and the school has adopted a Child Protection Policy in line with this, for the safety of all. On rare occasions our concern about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies. We will ensure that all concerns are discussed with parent/carers first, before any referrals are made, unless we believe that such a move may be contrary to a child’s welfare.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Michelle White, Child and Family Support Coordinator. She can be contacted via email at: safeguarding@gmglt.co.uk

The Additional Safeguarding Leads are Mr Johnny Magee (Head Teacher), Mr Harry Sperring (Deputy Head Teacher), Mrs Sara-Jayne Allison (Reception Teacher) and Mrs Rebecca Marsh (Inclusion Coordinator). They can be contacted via email at: office@gmglt.co.uk

The Designated Person for Looked After Children (LAC) is Harry Sperring. The Deputy Designated Teacher for Looked After Children and Pupil Premium Champion is Mrs Rebecca Marsh, Inclusion Manager.

Worried or concerned about a young person or child?

If you are worried that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse or, you are worried that a child may be at risk if suffering harm should contact Mrs White.

Alternatively, you can contact the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children board at: 

http://www.bucks-lscb.org.uk/concerned-about-child/

If you think a child is in immediate danger call for police assistance.

We are committed to ensuring the safety of all children. We have a detailed child protection policy which explains the procedures that the staff must follow in order to protect our children. Please find this policy below

Our Child Protection Policy follows new statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023. You can access this statutory guidance by clicking below: