
What is Safeguarding?
Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes: -
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protecting children from maltreatment;
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preventing impairment of children's health or development;
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ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
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taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Purpose
The welfare of the child is paramount
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To protect children from maltreatment
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To prevent impairment of children’s health and development
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To ensure that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care

Mr M Lowe
Safeguarding Lead

Ms E Bagshaw
Safeguarding Lead

Mrs L Warren
Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Mrs H Cliff
Safeguarding Officer

Ms J Camm
Safeguarding Officer
