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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. On this page you will find important safeguarding information, including who to contact if you have a concern.

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mr Will Harding

  • Deputy DSLs: Miss Gemma Cullimore and Mrs Anne Collins

  • Safeguarding Governor: Mrs Jennifer Iles

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If you have any concern about the safety, welfare or wellbeing of a child, please contact a member of the safeguarding team immediately.

You can also share concerns confidentially by emailing safeguarding@holyfamilyprimary.co.uk. This mailbox is monitored by the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

 

If you would prefer to report a concern directly to Children's Social Care, you can contact South Gloucestershire's Access and Response Team (ART) on 01454 866000 (office hours). Out of hours and at weekends, contact the Emergency Duty Team on 01454 615165. If a child is in immediate danger, always call 999.

What might a safeguarding concern look like?

A safeguarding concern can include, but is not limited to:

  • A child disclosing that they are being harmed or feel unsafe.
  • Unexplained injuries or frequent injuries.
  • Sudden changes in behaviour, mood or attendance.
  • Persistent neglect of a child's basic needs.
  • Concerns about domestic abuse within the family.
  • Inappropriate or concerning online activity.
  • Bullying, including cyberbullying.
  • Concerns about exploitation, including criminal or sexual exploitation.
  • Concerns relating to mental health or self-harm.
  • Concerns about radicalisation or extremist influences.
  • Any situation where a child appears to be at risk of significant harm.

If in doubt, share your concern. It is always better to report a concern that turns out to be unfounded than to miss an opportunity to help keep a child safe.

 

Prevent

The Prevent Duty is part of our safeguarding work. It aims to protect children and young people from being drawn into extremism or terrorism.

The government’s Act Early website provides clear advice for parents, carers, and friends who may be worried that someone they know is at risk of radicalisation.

  • Children as young as 13 years old have been arrested in recent years in connection with terrorism offences, with many cases linked to online radicalisation.

  • Extremist groups continue to exploit social media, gaming platforms, and private messaging apps to reach young people.

  • Family, friends, and schools play a vital role in spotting early warning signs and seeking support.

👉 If you are worried about someone, you can call the Prevent advice line on 0800 011 3764 for confidential guidance.

Useful Safeguarding Resources

Here are some trusted safeguarding resources and toolkits:

Further Information

Please also see our attached Safeguarding Cribsheet 2025, which has been developed in line with the updated statutory guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2025.

safeguarding crib sheet 2025.pdf

 

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