At Wildridings Primary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to protecting the welfare of all our pupils and ensuring they are safe, healthy, and well cared for. In line with Government guidelines and the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) document, we have robust procedures in place to support every child’s safety and well-being.

What is Safeguarding?

Safeguarding refers to all actions taken to:

• Protect children from harm or abuse.
• Promote their well-being and healthy development.
• Ensure they grow up in a safe environment with effective care.
• Take action to help every child achieve the best outcomes.

At Wildridings, safeguarding includes:

• Child protection procedures
• Health and safety
• Anti-bullying policies
• Staff recruitment and training in safeguarding.

How We Support Our Pupils:

We take a whole-school approach to safeguarding, working closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure our pupils' safety at all times. In school, pupils are encouraged to share any concerns or worries with trusted adults, and we continuously educate them on staying safe, including topics like e-safety, stranger danger, and mental health.

Who to Contact:

If you have any concerns about the safety or well-being of a child, please contact one of the following members of staff:

• Mr Chandler (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
• Miss Cook (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
• Mrs Wort, Mrs Tillman, or Mrs Wallis (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads)

Details for contacting these staff members can be found on the Contact Us page.

Out of Hours Safeguarding Concerns:

If you have an urgent safeguarding concern outside school hours, please contact:

• Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Children Board: Bracknell Forest LSCB
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (24-hour support)

If you suspect a child is in immediate danger, please contact 999 for emergency assistance.

Training and Support:

We ensure all staff and volunteers at Wildridings receive regular safeguarding training. Our Governing Body also monitors our safeguarding policies through the Pastoral Care Committee and ensures that governors are trained in safeguarding best practices.

Our Curriculum:

Our curriculum covers a wide range of safeguarding issues, including:

• E-safety (through Computing and PSHE lessons)
• Stranger danger
• Water safety
• Mental health awareness

We regularly review and update our policies to ensure they are in line with current safeguarding requirements.

Useful Resources for Parents:

We encourage parents and carers to be informed and proactive in their child’s safety. Here are some helpful resources for further information:

• NSPCC Underwear Rule (How to talk to children about personal safety): NSPCC Underwear Rule
• Think You Know (E-safety for children): Think You Know
• CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection): CEOP Safety Centre

For more details on our safeguarding policies, please read our full Safeguarding Policy available on the Policies page of our website.

Thank you for working with us to keep our children safe!