At Linslade Lower School, we are committed to safeguarding and child protection in line with the statutory guidance.

As required, all staff have read and understood part one of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2020).

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Hazel Farlam (Also for filtering and monitoring)

The Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is: Eileen Alexander

The Safeguarding Officer is: Hazel Farlam

The Safeguarding Governors are: Alison Holmes and Bernard Minton (Also for filtering and monitoring)

The Prevent Single Point Of Contact is: Hazel Farlam

The Relay Single Point Of Contact is: Hazel Farlam

Hazel Farlam and Eileen Alexander can be contacted via the main school office on 01525 372085

Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility.  If you believe a child is at risk you should contact the Local Authority Helpdesk 0300 300 8585. 

All members of Linslade Lower School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children.  We believe that:

• all children/young people have an equal right to be protected from harm
• children/young people need support which matches their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse
• all children/young people have the right to speak freely and voice their values and beliefs
• all children/young people must be encouraged to respect each other’s values and support each other
• all children/young people have the right to be supported to meet their emotional, and social needs as well as their educational needs
• schools can and do contribute to the prevention of abuse, victimisation, bullying, exploitation, extreme behaviours, discriminatory views and risk taking behaviours and
• all staff, volunteers and visitors have an important role to play in safeguarding children and protecting them from abuse.