Safeguarding Staffing Structure - Stewart Headlam Primary School

Designated Child Protection Officers

To ensure that safer Recruitment and disqualification protocols are consistently observed.

To ensure that the wishes of children are heard and respected.

To ensure that the school is aware of which of its children are Looked After Children (LAC), and to work in liaison with other agencies to ensure that these children are kept safe.

In line with previous guidance, parents should be made aware of the school Child’s Protection Policy and the fact that cases may need to be referred to statutory services (i.e Children's Social Care) or the police, in the interests of the child.