Safeguarding

At Norton and West Chinnock Schools:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who works with children, their families and carers, has a role to play
• To fulfil this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child centred. This means that they should always consider what is in the best interests of the child
• We take an ‘it can happen here’ approach where safeguarding is concerned
• Everyone who works with children has a role to play in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action
• Victims of harm should never be given the impression that they are creating a problem by reporting abuse, sexual violence, or sexual harassment. Nor should a victim ever be made to feel ashamed for making a report

Norton and West Chinnock Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children by:

• The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people can learn
• Acting on concerns about a child’s welfare immediately
• Fulfilling our legal responsibilities to identify children who may need early help or who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm

Should you need to make contact with our Safeguarding Team, please email: safeguarding@nshwc.bwmat.org