Safeguarding is defined in 'Working together to Safeguard Children' as:

• providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge

• protecting children from maltreatment, whether that is within or outside the home, including online

• preventing impairment of children's mental and physical health or development

• ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care

• promoting the upbringing of children with their birth parents, or otherwise their family network through a kinship care arrangement, whenever possible and where this is in the best interests of the children

• taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes in line with the outcomes set out in the Children's Social Care National Framework.

Charles Kingsley’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our school takes its responsibility for safeguarding very seriously. Staff are encouraged to report any concerns about the wellbeing of our pupils to the Designated Safeguarding Officer or one of the deputies.

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Hannah Popplewell (Headteacher)

Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Natalie Connelly (Assistant Headteacher)

Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Louise Taylor (Assistant Headteacher)

If you are concerned about the welfare of a child you are encouraged to report it to one of the above or to ring Hampshire Children’s Services on 03005551384. For out of hour’s call 0300 5551373.