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Safeguarding Information

The Designated Child Protection Leader (DSL) at Baydon St Nicholas is Mrs Emma Gilbert.

The Deputy Child Protection Leaders (DDSL)  at Baydon St Nicholas are Mrs Shireen Waterer and  Mrs Charlotte Dixon.

The Governor with responsibility for Child Protection is David Armitage.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy October 2026

Information for Parents

 Children and young people have a fundamental right to be protected from harm.

 Families have a right to expect schools to provide a safe and secure environment.

All schools have a legal duty to work with other agencies, for example social services and the police, to safeguard children’s welfare.  We have a senior member of staff who is responsible for child protection matters affecting pupils at the school (Mrs Emma Gilbert).  We also have a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy   which explains how the school deals with child protection concerns, including allegations about the behaviour of members of staff.

We must follow:

  • the law
  • guidance from the Department for education and skills,
  • local multi agency child protection procedures.

If you are worried about the safety or welfare of any young person at home or at school, please report your concerns to a member of staff. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and understand their duty to pass on concerns to the DSL.

You can also report your concerns to the Wiltshire Integrated Front Door (IFD) on 0300 456 0108 or if there is immediate danger phone 999.

If you feel that you need support for your family, please speak to your child’s class teacher, Mrs Waterer in the school office or Mrs Gilbert our headteacher. Mrs Xavier and Mrs Waterer are our ELSA’s (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants) and are available to support children struggling with emotions or friendships. There is also support available through the Wiltshire Family Hub.

Early Help information can be found on a separate page on this website.

Prevent Information can be found here.

Policies related to Safeguarding at Baydon St Nicholas

Positive Relationships and Behaviour Policy Sep 2026

Staff Behaviour Policy September 2026

Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure September 2026

Anti-Bullying Policy October 2026

Online Safety Policy Statement October 2026

Online Safety Policy October 2026

Harmful Sexual Behaviour Policy September 2026

Keeping Children Safe Website Links

The Wiltshire Safeguarding and Vulnerable Partnership website has links to support for children, parents and carers.

The NSPCC website contains a range of information explaining child abuse and how you can help keep children safe.

Keeping Children Safe Online 

For information on how to keep children safe online the lego company has information and useful links. The website COEP Education has age appropriate information for age groups.

The following websites also contain further information to keep children safe online:

Emotional Health and Wellbeing 

We have lots of links on our Mental Health and Wellbeing page here.

 

 


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