Sevenoaks Primary School

Safeguarding

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputies (DDSL)

Safeguarding (ID 1377)

 

What do we mean by ‘Safeguarding’ and ‘Child Protection?’

Sevenoaks Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our culture of ‘it could happen here’ enables us to be alert to changes and concerns. All staff follow the ‘5 Rs of safeguarding.’

 

 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined by ‘Keeping children safe in education 2025’ (KCSIE) 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 the 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.
  • Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.

Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families, has a role to play in safeguarding children. School staff are particularly important, as they are in a position to identify concerns early, and provide support for children and their families, to prevent concerns from escalating. This support might be from our in-house offer, or through referrals to outside agencies. The role of a safeguarding team is never to investigate, but to report and refer. Whilst we recognise that conversations around safeguarding children can be awkward and challenging for our community, we are all deeply committed at Sevenoaks Primary School to achieve the very best outcomes for our children.

Reporting a safeguarding concern:

As a community, it is vital that we all look out for each other, and seek help and advice where appropriate. If you feel you have a safeguarding concern about a child that you would like to report, there are may avenues you can use.

If you believe a child to be in immediate danger, always ring 999. 

Online Form to Report a Safeguarding Concern

Please complete all fields marked (*)

   

You can choose to remain anonymous but it may help us if we are able to contact you to clarify or follow up your report.

 

Kent Frontdoor service

To report a concern call : 03000 411 111 (Mon – Fri: 9 - 5)

                                               03000 419 191 (out of hours)

 

Sevenoaks Primary School Safeguarding Policies & National Guidance

SPS Child Protection Policy

SPS Anti-Bullying Policy

SPS Relational Policy

SPS Managing Racial Incidents

KCSIE 2025

Working together to safeguard children 2023

Kent PREVENT Service

 

 Additional Safeguarding resources for our community

Teaching your child their body belongs to them

Parent resources for concerns about sexualised behaviours

NSPCC -What to do if you suspect child abuse

Talking to children about difficult topics

Kent Family Hub

The Family Gaming database

Common Sense Media

What I Wish My Parents or Carers Knew - A guide for parents and carers on managing childrens' digital lives

 

Online safety at Sevenoaks Primary School

At Sevenoaks Primary School we understand that technology, artificial intelligence, and the internet open up incredible opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection. From helping children explore new ideas to enabling them to communicate with friends and discover exciting hobbies. The digital world can be a truly positive space. Our children are growing up in a fast-paced technological world, where many of the jobs they will carry out as adults, have not even been invented yet.

Just like any environment, it’s important for our children to know how to navigate the online world safely. Our computing and bespoke PSHE curriculums not only support our children to experience computing skills alongside how to use technology safely and respectfully, but also teaches them strategies to use when something worries them or makes them feel unsafe. Our aim is always to help our children enjoy all the benefits technology offers whilst staying protected.

The following policies have been created to maintain our high expectations around respectful behaviour and safety whilst using technology and when online.

SPS Mobile and smart technology policy

SPS Social Media policy

 

SPS - Acceptable Use Agreements

sps ks1 acceptable use agreement.pdf

 

sps ks2 acceptable use agreement.pdf

 

Our comprehensive school filtering and monitoring system restricts access to inappropriate materials. Robust safeguarding procedures are also in place to enable our school safeguarding team to address concerns that may arise in school.

For some of our community, using technology and the internet safely at home can be challenging, so below we have provided information on safe use of technology and Internet access which we hope you will find helpful.

Child Friendly Online Safety advice for all ages

Skip's safety net parent guides

Child Exploitation and Online Protection

NSPCC Online safety advice

NSPCC Techosaurus

Childnet International parent support and advice

Internet matters support for parents

Wake Up Wednesday - Online safety posters

 

 

 

be scam smart.pdf

 

 

gadget gift guide.pdf

 

Safeguarding Newsletters