Knowles Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We listen to our children and take seriously what they tell us.

All school staff are trained in Safeguarding and 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).

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Lucy Whitmore (Assistant Headteacher). Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Sarah Rice (Headteacher). The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding in our school is Mrs Janet Deeley.

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Can be contacted on 01908 253169 or out of hours on 01908265545 email MASH via children@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Key Documents

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Designated Teacher For Looked After Children Policy
Designated Teacher For Looked After Children Policy
Early Help Offer
Early Help Offer
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Recruitment and Selection Policy

Meet Our Safeguarding Team

Our safeguarding leads are always available for advice or help.

Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

The Governor with responsibility for safeguarding in our school is Mrs Janet Deeley.

Children

We want you to feel safe and be happy at school. If you have any worries, you can talk to your class teacher or any adult in school that you feel comfortable with. It is sometimes very helpful to talk through your problems. There are always adults that care.

Remember, if you do feel there is no one to talk to, there is also a helpline called ‘childline’ where you can talk to a counsellor confidentially. Childline won’t tell anyone else unless you want them to or if you are in danger.

The telephone number is 0800 1111 and this number is free.