South Hetton Primary School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment, which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying our safeguarding processes.
Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment. Our main guidelines can be accessed below:
Keeping Children Safe in Education Part 1 September 2021
Keeping Children Safe in Education with Child Protection Guidance
If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our school please talk to one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead s (DSLs) listed :
Mrs L Griffiths Headteacher
Mr P Ruddick Deputy Headteacher
Mrs D Thompson Early Years Lead
