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Safeguarding

At Higham Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment where children and adults feel confident about sharing any concerns.

Safeguarding is the responsibility of our whole school community. All staff, visitors, volunteers and students working within the school must report any safeguarding concerns to a member of the Designated Safeguarding Team.

Worried about a child?

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team or contact the school office on 01474 822535.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is:

Mrs Catherine Grattan, Designated Safeguarding Lead

  Mrs Catherine Grattan

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads are:

Mrs Levy, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs Levy

 Mrs Driscoll,  Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs Driscoll  

 Mrs A Dunn,  Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead  Mrs A Dunn

Named Safeguarding Governor: Mrs J Brown

 

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy:

Child Protection Policy

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026:

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 - statutory guidance

 

Useful safeguarding advice and support:

Childline - support and advice for children   

NSPCC - online safety advice  

Parent Zone - support for families 

CEOP Education - advice and resources to help children, young people, parents and professionals stay safe from online sexual abuse  

Childnet - online safety resources

Internet Matters - advice for parents  

Be Internet Legends - Google's online-safety programme helping children become safer, more confident and responsible internet users