Safeguarding

What to do if you are concerned about a child

  • If any parent has a concern, contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mr. Charles Beckerson) or the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (Mrs Sarah-Jane Wethered and Ms Lisa Bassett) in school at any time
  • If any parent or member of the community has a substantial concern about any child, at any time, the West Sussex County Council ‘Children’s Access Point’ number is 01403 229900
  • The West Sussex ‘Integrated Front Door’ can be contacted on
    telephone –  01403 229900 – or by email – WSChildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk
  • The West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership can be contacted on
    telephone – 0330 222 7799
    email – wsscp@westsussex.gov.uk
    and here is a link to their website https://www.westsussex scp.org.uk
  • You can also report concerns directly to the NSPCC – online or by telephone, anonymously if you wish – by clicking this link to the NSPCC website

If you would like more advice and support on internet safety, the CEOP website is very good : click here

Safeguarding Policy
You have placed the well-being of pupils at the heart of this school’s work. Staff are vigilant to any signs that a pupil may be at risk, and record and report their concerns promptly. Staff have received the right training to maintain a high standard of vigilance. Senior leaders understand their responsibilities to safeguard pupils. They offer helpful support, advice and guidance to families who are going through difficult times. Pupils understand the various forms of bullying, but are clear that it happens rarely. Parents agree that on the rare occasions that bullying does occur, staff deal with it quickly and decisively. One said, ‘The environment is one that provides a very safe surrounding for the children and there is zero tolerance of bullying.’
OFSTED
2018 Report - GOOD
Through the curriculum, pupils learn about keeping safe. Pupils feel confident in reporting any concerns they may have and feel that they will be acted upon.”
OFSTED
2021 REPORT - GOOD
It is clearly evidence from monitoring, training and from the collective scrutiny of the Governing Body that safeguarding is prioritised throughout both schools, with all staff fully engaged in the fundamental principle of keeping children safe under the leadership of confident, knowledgeable safeguarding leads.
Giovanni Soffietto
Safeguarding Governor and Chair

Headteacher: Mr C. Beckerson

Graffham CE Infant School / 01798 867324 / office@graffhaminfant.org.uk

Duncton CE Junior School / 01798 342402 / office@dunctonjunior.org.uk