Safeguarding at our school
Safeguarding is the most important thing we do. Every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported at school, and we are committed to creating an environment where all pupils can thrive. We work closely with families, external agencies and the wider community to protect children from harm and to promote their wellbeing. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a pupil, parent, carer, member of staff or visitor — if you have a concern, please speak up. We are here to help.
Our Safeguarding team
The Safeguarding team at Gamlingay Village Primary is:
- Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead: Lucy Chappell
- Operational Designated Safeguarding Lead: Jemma Redbond
- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Amie Bell & Emma Smith
- Local Advisory Board link: Rev Hilary Young
Email: [email protected]
Our commitment to safeguarding
At our school, we are committed to:
- Providing a safe, caring and supportive environment
- Listening to children and responding to their needs
- Taking concerns seriously and acting quickly
- Working in partnership with families
- Promoting respectful, kind and responsible behaviour
- Ensuring all staff are trained to recognise signs of harm
- Following national guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and deputy DSLs are available every day to support pupils and families.
If you have a concern
We encourage anyone—pupil, parent, carer, staff member or visitor—to talk to us if something doesn’t feel right.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01767 650208
You can contact the Safeguarding Team by:
- Speaking to a member of staff
- Visiting the school office
- Calling the school and asking for the DSL
- Emailing the safeguarding address
No concern is ever “too small”. Your information may be the missing piece we need to help keep a child safe.
Keeping children safe together
Safeguarding works best when school, families and pupils work in partnership. By talking openly, raising concerns early and looking out for one another, we help ensure every child feels safe, supported and able to learn. If you have any questions about safeguarding at our school, we are always happy to help.
We know that families play the most important role in keeping children safe, and we value working together to support your child’s wellbeing.
Please contact us if:
- You are worried about your child’s behaviour, wellbeing or safety
- Something has happened at home that the school should be aware of
- You have concerns about another child
- Your child has disclosed something that concerns you
- You need advice or support from school or external services
Our safeguarding team is here to help, to listen and to guide you towards further support if needed.
How we keep children safe
We have strong safeguarding systems in place to help protect children, including:
- A trained Designated Safeguarding Lead and deputy DSLs
- Safer recruitment checks for all staff and visitors
- Regular staff training on identifying and responding to concerns
- Clear procedures for reporting, recording and acting on safeguarding issue
- Online safety education and filtering/monitoring systems
- Support for mental health and wellbeing
- Anti-bullying measures and behaviour expectations
- Regular risk assessments and supervision in key areas
- We also work closely with external agencies such as Children’s Services, Early Help teams, CAMHS, police, and other professionals when needed.
Email: [email protected] or call us on 01767 650208
You have the right to feel safe at school and at home.
You can talk to any adult you trust, including your teacher, the teaching assistants or a member of the safeguarding team. Nothing is too small to tell us about.
Come and talk to us if:
- Someone is hurting you physically or emotionally
- You are worried about a friend
- You feel unsafe at home or online
- Someone is bullying you
- You are upset, scared, worried or confused
- Something just “doesn’t feel right”
How to get help in school:
- Speak to a trusted adult
- Ask at the school office to see the DSL
- Use any worry boxes or digital reporting tools your school provides
- Tell your parent or carer and ask them to let us know
If you need help outside school hours:
- Childline: 0800 1111
- NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
- If you are in immediate danger, call 999