Safeguarding

At St John XXIII Catholic Primary We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child entrusted to our care. Our school follows rigorous safeguarding procedures to create a secure and nurturing environment. Our policies are designed to promote a safe educational setting where our pupils can thrive both academically and personally.

At St John XXIII, we believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We ensure that all staff are trained and aware of their roles in protecting our pupils. Regular training sessions are held to keep our team updated on the latest safeguarding practices and protocols. We also maintain a clear line of communication with parents and guardians, believing that partnership is key to fostering a safe community for our children.

If you have any concerns about your child's safety, please do not hesitate to contact our designated Safeguarding Lead. Detailed contact information and additional resources are available on our school website under the Safeguarding section. We are here to address any issues and ensure that your child's experience at St John XXIII is positive and secure.

Designated Safeguarding Leads

The role of our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is crucial in ensuring that our school provides a secure and supportive environment for all children. The DSL is responsible for overseeing our safeguarding policies, ensuring they are up-to-date and rigorously implemented. This includes training staff on safeguarding procedures, conducting regular safety audits, and serving as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns. The DSL also works closely with local authorities and other agencies to guarantee that any concerns about a child's welfare are promptly and effectively addressed. Our commitment is to protect every child from harm and to ensure that their school experience is safe, positive, and enriching.

Our DSL's at St John XXIII are

Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Sinead Finn

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Nicola Thornton

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Wendy Nolan

Key Safeguarding Documents for St John XXIII

This area will show all documents uploaded to the /docs/Safeguarding folder.

FOLDER=Safeguarding|sortorder=AZ|quantity=All|showicons=y|showyears=n|ShowDate=n|ShowSearch=n|layoutchoice=boxwithpreview

• Child Friendly Safeguarding Booklet download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineChild Friendly Safeguarding Booklet
• Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineKeeping Children Safe in Education 2025
• Parents Safeguarding Booklet download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineParents Safeguarding Booklet
• Safeguarding Induction Pack download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSafeguarding Induction Pack
• Staff and Volunteer Code of Conduct download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineStaff and Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Working Together to Improve School Attendance download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineWorking Together to Improve School Attendance