Our Safeguarding Commitment

Here at William Austin Infant School we firmly believe that safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility and that everyone who comes into contact with children and their families/carers has a role to play. We are fully committed to actively promoting a culture of vigilance where children’s welfare, safety and protection are of paramount importance at all times. We ensure that our approach to safeguarding is child-centred and always consider what is in the best interest of the child.

Our school and its staff fully recognise the contribution we make in protecting children from harm as well as supporting and promoting the welfare of all the children who attend it.

Our aims are:

• to provide a safe and secure environment where children can learn effectively.
• to ensure appropriate action is taken for protecting children from maltreatment.
• to prevent impairment of children’s health or development.
• to ensure that children are able to grow up in circumstances consistent with safe and effective care in order for all children to have the best outcomes in life.

At William Austin Infants, everyone is committed to safeguarding and we all share this value of commitment together.

William Austin Infant School Safeguarding Team are:

      Mrs Kang                       Mrs Wright                     Mrs Jones                     Mrs Tailor   

    Headteacher                 Family Worker             Computing Lead             Head's P.A

Designated Safeguarding Lead          Deputy Safeguarding Lead            Deputy Safeguarding Lead          Deputy Safeguarding Lead                   

If you have a concern about a child’s safety please contact the school on 01582 595198 or alternatively you can contact the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team on 01582 547653.

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