Safeguarding

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do because every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive, knowing their wellbeing is our top priority.

What is Safeguarding ?

The phrases ‘child protection’ and ‘safeguarding’ are often used interchangeably, but the words have distinct meanings. The key statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ explains what safeguarding is:

According to KCSIE 2025, Safeguarding is defined as protecting children from maltreatment, preventing the impairment of their mental and physical health or development, and ensuring they grow up in circumstances that are consistent with safe and effective care. This involves providing help as soon as problems emerge and taking action to enable all children to achieve the best outcomes.

Put simply, safeguarding is:

• Child protection
• Supporting vulnerable children
• Safe care at home, in school and in the community
• Taking action

Safeguarding at Ray Lodge Primary is placed at the heart of all it does. We have a clear safeguarding ethos, a policy that sets out clear expectations and processes, and high-quality training that ensures all staff know what to do and they do it consistently across the school.

Other key aspects of safeguarding at Ray Lodge include:

• Attendance
• Medical Protocols
• Safer Recruitment
• Security
• Community issues
• Online safety
• Risk
• Curriculum
• Partnership working
• Transition Planning

To read our Safeguarding Policy click here