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Safeguarding

At St Mark’s Primary, the safety, wellbeing and happiness of every child is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud of the strong relationships we have with our children, families and wider community.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Our safeguarding procedures include:

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We have robust procedures in place to ensure that all children are safe, supported and able to learn in a secure environment.

  • Children know who they can talk to if they have a worry or concern.
  • All staff complete Level 1 Safeguarding training, with regular updates to ensure knowledge remains current.
  • Safeguarding policies, procedures and expectations form a key part of the induction process for all new staff.
  • Recruitment is led by staff who are trained in Safer Recruitment practices, helping us appoint suitable adults to work with our children.
  • Our Safeguarding Link Governor regularly monitors safeguarding arrangements and internal procedures.
  • All staff are trained and confident in using our safeguarding recording system to report concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Volunteers, supply staff and visitors are made aware of our safeguarding expectations and procedures before working within the school.
  • We work closely with external agencies and professionals to provide the best possible support for children and their families.
  • Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), senior leaders and key members of staff complete enhanced safeguarding training at Levels 2, 3 and 4 to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to safeguarding concerns. They are pictured below.

Operation Encompass

At St Mark's Primary School, we are committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing and welfare of all our pupils.

We are part of Operation Encompass, a national initiative that supports children who may have experienced domestic abuse. Through this partnership, the police will notify the school, before the start of the next school day, if they have attended an incident of domestic abuse where one of our pupils may have been present, affected, or living in the household.

This information is shared confidentially with the school's trained Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure that appropriate support can be provided to the child when they arrive at school. The purpose of Operation Encompass is to enable schools to offer timely and sensitive support and to help children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

Information received through Operation Encompass is treated in strict confidence and is only shared with staff on a need-to-know basis in order to safeguard and support the child.

If you would like further information about Operation Encompass, please speak to the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead or visit the Operation Encompass website: www.operationencompass.org.

Useful Information for Parents and Carers

The links below provide helpful guidance, advice and resources to support parents, carers and young people in staying safe both online and offline.