Our Approach to Safeguarding

We at St James Primary School recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.

We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.

We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding responsibilities and all staff receive annual training.

Key Personnel

Please find our safeguarding statement below;

Safeguarding Statement

Safer Recruitment

We ensure that all staff interviews include at least one interviewer who has been specifically trained in safer recruitment procedures.

Enhanced DBS checks are required for all members of staff, governors and regular helpers. All adults who come into regular contact with children in school are required to sign to say that they have read and understand the requirements of the government’s latest safeguarding documentation.

Safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. If you are concerned about the safety of a child, young person or an adult you can contact the Surrey Safeguarding team C-SPA) who respond to initial enquiries about children, young people and adults. 

Surrey Children's Services availability: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

• Telephone 0300 470 9100
  01483 517898 (out of hours hosted by the emergency duty team)
• E-mail cspa@surreycc.gov.uk
• Website https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/.../contact-childrens-services