Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
Bishop Loveday School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm, safe from bullying, safe from abuse of any kind, safe from discrimination or harassment and ensuring that we all feel safe in our school environment.
If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our school please talk to one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
| Dee Loader | Head of School | Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Hayley Warner | Deputy Head | UKS2 Phase Leader | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (maternity leave) |
| Catherine Farrell | SENCo | Assistant Head (maternity cover) | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Cathy Stafford | LKS2 Phase Leader | Premium Lead | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Denise Gregory | Welfare Officer | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
Policy Documents
We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed under the Policies section of our website.
Keeping Children Safe in Education
Keeping Children Safe in Education is statutory guidance that schools and colleges in England must have regard to when carrying out their duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Governing bodies and leadership teams are asked to ensure that all staff in their school or college read at least Part one of the guidance which is provided below as a separate document.
Reporting a Concern
If you are worried about a child you can:
- Speak to the DSL or a Deputy DSL
- Contact the School Office
- Speak to a trusted member of staff
We take all concerns seriously. Information is handled sensitively and shared only with those who need to know.
If a child is at immediate risk of harm please contact the Police via 999 or MASH (the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) on 0345 050 7666
Our Commitment to Keeping Children Safe
We follow national and local safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), and we work closely with external agencies to support children and families.
Our approach includes:
- A strong culture of vigilance and early help
- Regular staff training and updates
- Clear systems for reporting concerns
- A curriculum that teaches children how to stay safe
- Robust policies and procedures reviewed annually
Online Safety
Children learn how to use technology safely and responsibly as part of our curriculum. We use filtering and monitoring systems to protect pupils while they are online in school.
Support for families includes:
- Guidance on safe internet use at home
- Links to trusted organisations such as CEOP and the NSPCC
If you are ever worried about something your child has seen online, please speak to us.
Supporting Children and Families
We believe early support makes a big difference. Our Inclusion team offers:
- Emotional and wellbeing support
- Help to access Early Help services
- Guidance for families experiencing difficulties
- Links to external agencies and community services
We want every family to feel supported and every child to feel safe.
Prevent Duty
As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, we actively promote children’s resilience to extremism and radicalisation. Staff receive Prevent training, and concerns are reported through our safeguarding procedures.
A Safe School Environment
We take site safety seriously. Our school has:
- Secure entry systems
- Clear signing‑in procedures for visitors
- Regular risk assessments
- Well‑practised emergency procedures