Safeguarding

At Kirkby Thore School the safeguarding of our pupils is of paramount importance. Our procedures and protocols for children ensure that we meet the expectations outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children in Education’ document.

Keeping children safe in education 2025

All staff, either through induction or training, know how to recognise a disclosure from a child and will know how to manage this.

We endeavour to work in partnership with other agencies and seek to establish effective working relationships with parents, carers and other colleagues to develop activities and opportunities within the curriculum which equip the children with the skills they need to recognise harmful and unsafe situations and behaviours. Our policies and procedures outline the ways in which we maintain a culture of vigilance to help protect the children in our care.

Safeguarding Staff at Kirkby Thore School

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Jen Robinson (Headteacher)

The Deputy Designated Safeguard Leads are: Roseanne Gittins and Julie Palmer

Safeguarding Policies

Overarching Safeguarding Statement

Child Protection Policy and Procedures

Useful links

If you are concerned that a child or young person is in an emergency situation you should contact the police urgently on 999.

Alongside the above, children and parents can always talk to a member of our staff who will be able to support and signpost students to relevant agencies. We are always here to support.

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