Safeguarding and Child Protection at Springfield CPS

At Springfield CPS, the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our children are our highest priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expect all staff, volunteers, visitors, and governors to share this commitment.

We aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, listened to, and respected. We promote a culture of vigilance and transparency, where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Safeguarding Approach

We have clear and robust safeguarding systems in place to:

• Identify children who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mental health concerns.
• Respond promptly and effectively to concerns raised by staff, pupils, parents, or the wider community.
• Support children and families, working closely with external agencies such as Children’s Social Care, health services, and police where necessary.
• Promote wellbeing and resilience through our PSHE curriculum, assemblies, pastoral care, and emotional support.
• Ensure safe recruitment by following Safer Recruitment procedures for all staff and volunteers.
• Train all staff regularly, with annual safeguarding updates and clear procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child.

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs)

Our safeguarding team is always available to offer support, guidance, and immediate action if concerns arise:

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
  Mrs Lisette Wilson – Pastoral Manager
  Email: l.wilson@springfieldcps.lancs.sch.uk Tel: 01282 437277
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs):
  Mr Jordan Coates – Pastoral
  Mrs Samaira Nasim – Head teacher
• Safeguarding Governor:
  Mr Saf Ahmed

Policies and Procedures

We follow the statutory guidance outlined in:

• Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) – updated annually
• Working Together to Safeguard Children
• The Children Act 1989 and 2004
• The Education Act 2002

Online Safety

We are committed to teaching our children how to stay safe online both at school and at home. Our curriculum includes lessons on:

• Safe and responsible internet use
• Recognising and reporting online abuse or inappropriate content
• Cyberbullying and online friendships
  We also work with parents and carers to provide up-to-date guidance and support in managing online safety at home.

Please check out the Online Safety Section on our website, where we publish monthly newsletters with helpful tips, current issues, and guidance for families on keeping children safe online. These newsletters are designed to help you stay informed about the latest digital trends, apps, games, and how to support your child’s digital wellbeing.

Reporting a Concern

If you are ever concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, you must report it immediately. Please contact the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or any member of the safeguarding team.

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact Lancashire Children’s Social Care on 0300 123 6720 or call 999 if it’s an emergency.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Thank you for working with us to keep our children safe.