Safeguarding
Safeguarding
All members of the Betty Layward Primary School community believe that safeguarding and student welfare is the highest priority and work together to ensure that all measures are taken to ensure the safety of our pupils daily.
Our school promotes a rich and diverse learning experience for all students and our staff and governors work hard to ensure the needs of each pupil are met and cared for.
Designated school safeguarding leads:
Jessica Bailey
Headteacher
Salwa Ghanem
Deputy Headteacher
Michael Buck
Assistant Headteacher
Briony Blow
Assistant Headteacher
Cat Gibbons
Inclusion Manager
Adam Roland (Chair of Governors)
Safeguarding Governor
Sally Stewart (Deputy Chair of Governors)
Safeguarding Governor
All staff members are trained in safeguarding procedures, including understanding the signs and indicators of abuse; and how to respond to a disclosure. Visitors to the school are briefed upon arrival on our school safeguarding procedures and where to refer any information.
Please take a moment to review our school's safeguarding and child protection policy:
Safeguarding Policy 2022-2023
Safeguarding Policy 2020 and Covid-19 extra
Useful links and resources for families:
CEOP Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
Counselling Directory - is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help.
Family Lives - Offers support and advice for families.