Safeguarding

Ickleford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects everyone to share this commitment. This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and robust safeguarding procedures in place.  Teaching, non-teaching and supply staff, as well as volunteers and governors ensure that they are aware of these procedures.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with a child’s parents/carers first, unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

Child Protection Policy 2024-25

Keeping Children Safe in Education Sept 2024

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Mrs Sarah Wright - Headteacher

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL)

Mrs Jessica Beesen-Smith  - Deputy Headteacher

Mrs Ulrike Banbury - Senior Teacher

Safeguarding Governor

Dr Miles Maxwell - Chair of Governors

Mobile Phones

To ensure the safeguarding of all children and staff, the governing board have agreed that children are not permitted to bring mobile phones into school.

By accepting a place for their child at Ickleford Primary School, it is expected that parents and their children will abide by the school's policies, rules and ethos.

Operation Encompass

Operation Encompass: Supporting Our Children Through Domestic Abuse

What is Operation Encompass?
Operation Encompass is a vital partnership between local police and schools designed to provide early information sharing to support children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. Through this initiative, the police share information with our school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) following any domestic abuse incidents. This allows us to offer immediate and tailored support to affected children by the start of the next school day.

Why is This Important?
Children exposed to domestic abuse often face serious emotional, physical, and psychological challenges. Such experiences are classified as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which can significantly impact a child’s well-being and development. Operation Encompass aims to reduce this harm by facilitating prompt assistance, making a child’s day a little brighter and fostering hope for a better tomorrow.

How Does It Work?
When police officers respond to a domestic abuse incident, they notify our school about any children involved. This allows our staff to prepare and implement appropriate support measures based on the child's needs and preferences. The proactive sharing of this information ensures that we can safeguard children more effectively against both immediate and long-term effects of domestic abuse.

Our Commitment
At Ickleford Primary School, we are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for all our pupils. Through Operation Encompass, we are committed to ensuring that children who are affected by domestic abuse receive the care and support they need to thrive.

If you have any questions or concerns about Operation Encompass or how we can support your child, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Mrs Sarah Wright
IPS Operation Encompass

Parent Poster Operation Encompass - English