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Safeguarding

Safeguarding at Ickworth Park Primary School

At Ickworth Park Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where all children feel secure, valued and able to learn. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and we work in close partnership with families to keep children safe.

All staff are trained in safeguarding and work together to ensure a strong culture of vigilance, where concerns are identified early and acted upon. Staff receive regular safeguarding training, including annual refresher training, alongside all statutory safeguarding requirements.

Our Safeguarding Team

If you have a concern, our safeguarding team is here to help:

  • Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL): Headteacher, Kirsten Steele, Deputy Headteacher, Elly Reynolds & KS2 Phase Leader, Sarah Allen
  • Deputy Safeguarding Leads: Admin Officer, Clare Dawson Dulieu
  • Safeguarding Governor: Chair of Governors, Tom Lockwood

You can contact the safeguarding team via the school office:
📞 01284 735337
✉️ office@ickworthparkprimary.org.uk

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please:

  • Speak to a member of staff as soon as possible
  • Contact the school office and ask to speak to a member of the safeguarding team
  • Share your concern - no concern is too small

All concerns are taken seriously and will be acted upon in line with our safeguarding procedures. Any concern shared will be treated sensitively and in the best interests of the child.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, you should contact:

  • Emergency services (999)

You can also contact:

  • Suffolk Children’s Services (Customer First): 0808 800 4005

Support for families

We understand that families may sometimes need help, advice or support.

If you are worried about your own child or need support, please speak to us — we are here to help and can connect you with appropriate services. We can also support families through early help, working with external agencies where appropriate.

You may also find the following organisations helpful:

  • NSPCC – https://www.nspcc.org.uk
  • Childline – https://www.childline.org.uk
  • Suffolk Safeguarding Partnership – www.suffolksp.org.uk

We actively promote safeguarding and wellbeing through our curriculum and wider school life.

  • Pupils are supported to stay safe online through our curriculum and online safety teaching
  • Our Digital Leaders supported by our computing Lead, help to promote safe and responsible use of technology
  • Our Wellbeing Champions, supported by our PSHE Lead, promote positive mental health and wellbeing across the school
  • We share weekly “Wake Up Wednesday” updates with families to highlight current online safety risks and key issues affecting children in the digital world
  • Parents have access to National College online safety training, providing guidance and support to help keep children safe at home

Online Safety

We teach pupils how to stay safe online and encourage parents to support this at home.

Helpful guidance can be found at:

  • www.thinkuknow.co.uk
  • www.internetmatters.org

Working together

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. By working together, we can ensure that all children at Ickworth Park are safe, supported and able to thrive.

   For full details, please see our Safeguarding Policy and related documents below.

 

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