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Safeguarding

If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please contact a member of our Safeguarding team immediately.  

Our Safeguarding team 

Who 

Role 

Catherine Paradine 

Designated Safeguarding Lead 

Headteacher 

Lisa Crouch 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 

Assistant Headteacher 

Helen Adams 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 

SENDCo 

Beki Hull 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 

ELSA/Home School Link Worker 

Click here to report a Safeguarding Concern to Elson Junior School. 

Safeguarding at Elson Junior School 

At EJS, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and listened to. Our approach is guided by the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), which all schools in England must follow to protect children from harm and promote their welfare. 

We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, volunteers and governors receive regular training and are expected to understand and follow the latest KCSIE guidance, including how to recognise concerns, respond appropriately, and report them without delay. 

For children, this means: 

  • knowing there are trusted adults they can talk to  

  • learning how to stay safe, including online  

  • being supported quickly if something worries them  

For parents and carers, this means: 

  • clear systems for raising concerns or sharing information  

  • confidence that concerns will be taken seriously and acted upon  

  • strong partnerships between home, school and external agencies  

We have a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and trained deputies who oversee all safeguarding and child protection matters. We work closely with local authority services, health professionals and other agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. 

Our safeguarding arrangements include: 

  • safer recruitment procedures  

  • clear Safeguarding and Child protection policies (available here)  

  • robust procedures for managing concerns about children or adults  

  • a strong culture of vigilance and professional curiosity  

In addition, we support families in a wider context, ensuring those that need support at any times are able to access help and care when needed. Please see our ‘Community links and family support’ page here.