Safeguarding

Safeguarding information

At Perton Primary Academy we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children & families. 

We believe that a child’s welfare is of paramount importance; we are a child-centred Academy 

Our aim is to protect and establish a safe environment in which our children can learn and develop.

The following procedures are part of our standard safeguarding roles & responsibilities:

• Children know who they can talk to if they have a concern
• All staff complete the Safeguarding Level 1 training
• Safeguarding practices and procedures are included in the induction process for new members of staff
• Recruitment of new staff is led by a member of staff trained in Safer Recruitment
• Safeguarding leads and other senior staff members complete safeguarding training level 3 and 4
• Designated Safeguarding Leads have a fortnightly information-sharing meeting
• There is a safeguarding link governor who regularly monitors safeguarding procedures and internal practices
• All staff are trained and confident in using our safeguarding software to report concerns
• Volunteers, supply staff and visitors to Perton Primary Academy are introduced to our safeguarding expectations and procedures
• We work closely to support all other agencies working with our children and families
• We are compliant with Department for Education and local authority safeguarding documents and guidance
• All school staff receive regular safeguarding training.

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Jackson

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Mrs Darbey

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss Poilblanc

Safeguarding Link Governor – Marcus Francis

Should you wish to speak to anyone about Safeguarding at Perton Primary Academy, please phone 01902 742686

Please see below our PSHE policy:

PSHE Policy

All staff and volunteers at Perton Primary Academy adhere to our policies in line with the DfE’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Please click the link below to find out more:

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025

Please see our safeguarding policies below:

Safeguarding Policy

Child on Child Abuse Policy

Safeguarding at Perton

Whistleblowing Policy

LADO-Leaflet-SSCB

What you can do

Parents and carers play a role in safeguarding children in their community. If you have any concerns, no matter how small, you should report them to someone who you trust will listen. The school is required to have a designated child protection officer for this purpose. Parents and children should speak to the safeguarding officer if they have any concerns about a child or staff member.

If you think a child or young person may be in immediate danger, call 999.

Otherwise, please contact SCAS (Staffordshire Childrens Advice and Support) immediately on 0300 111 8007.

Further helpful links are below:

What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused

NSPCC

Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board

At Perton Primary Academy we are part of the Operation Encompass Project.  A poster is attached below:

Operation Encompass School Poster