Safeguarding arrangements at St. George's CE Primary school is underpinned by three key principles:

1. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility: all staff, governors and volunteers play their full part in keeping our children safe.

All of our staff, governors, students and volunteers are well trained and receive a thorough induction. Records of this are retained by St. George's CE Primary.

2. St. George's CE Primary school operates a child-centred approach: a clear understanding of the needs, wishes, views and voices of children.

We ask our children, and parents, about safeguarding and use the responses to further shape our provision.

3. All staff, governors and volunteers have a clear understanding regarding abuse and neglect in all forms; including how to identify, respond and report. This also includes knowledge in the process for allegations against professionals.  

Governors closely oversee safeguarding practices at St. George's and monitor the annual S175 safeguarding audit which the school undertakes. An update is provided to St. George's governors on a termly basis.

Our lead governor for safeguarding is: Jen Rackstraw 

If you have any concerns or queries then please contact Mrs Craig, our trained Designated Safeguarding Lead via e-mail: sarahc136@st-georgescofe.derbyshire.sch.uk. Mrs Craig or Mrs Hall will be contactable during out of school hours and school holidays.

St. George's Safeguarding Leads are: Mrs Craig, Mrs Hall, Mrs Tiffany and Mrs Dawson-May (Miss Dawson) 

(Please also see policies)