Safeguarding

Merebrook Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is the expectation that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

At Merebrook Infant School the welfare and safeguarding of our pupils is paramount.

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. Merebrook Infant School is committed to:

• ensuring that all our children and young people are safe and feel safe
• ensuring that children, parents/carers and staff are able to talk about any safeguarding concerns and feel assured that they will be listened to
• ensuring that all staff and volunteers are aware of and implement safeguarding procedures and guidance, including what to do if they suspect a child or young person may be experiencing, or be at risk of, harm.

Under the Children Act 1989 the School has a duty to keep all children safe and to protect them from harm.

Any issue relating to child protection should be referred to either:

• Miss Tracy Hurwood (Head of School) - Designated Safeguarding Lead

Other Designated Safeguarding Leads

• Miss Lynsey Elliott (Early Years Leader)
• Mrs Hayley White (Executive Headteacher)
• Mrs Joanna Grant (School Manager)

Any case of suspected abuse will be monitored and will be referred to the Children’s Services Department of Milton Keynes Council.

All child protection issues will be treated by the school as confidential.