Safeguarding at Oakfield
Oakfield Primary School takes seriously its responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in its care. “The welfare of the child is paramount” (the Children Act 1989).
Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 (Section 157 for Independent schools) places a statutory responsibility on the governing body to have policies and procedures in place that safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are pupils of the school.
Our first and foremost priority is to keep your child safe and healthy; there are safeguarding notices around our school to remind staff and visitors of our policies and practices with the key message that: ‘Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, every day’. Under the Ofsted framework safeguarding is a key indicator of what constitutes a good school.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) are:
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
NAME: Mrs Cooney (Headteacher)
CONTACT NUMBER: 01268 734343
DEPUTY DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD
NAME: Mr Simmonds (Assistant Headteacher)
CONTACT NUMBER: 01268 734343
DESIGNATED GOVERNOR FOR SAFEGUARDING
NAME: Mr Hollywell
Parents and carers are welcome to read our policies which are available in the Safeguarding area.