Safeguarding
Ladysmith Junior School’s Designated Safeguarding lead is Mr Neil Williams, Headteacher.
Mrs. Willliams (SENDco/AHT), Mrs Tyna Crow (FSW) Mr. Smith (Deputy HT) and Lauren Heather (AHT) are Deputy Safeguarding Leads
The named member of the Governing Body responsible for Safeguarding is James Lee and Nicole Pouncey.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 2025-26
Ladysmith Junior School recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.
We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. This may include referring and monitoring cases of suspected abuse.
Child protection form part of the school’s safeguarding responsibilities.
We work on the basis that “It could happen here”.
Safeguarding children from harm is the responsibility of ALL adults working at Ladysmith Junior School, whether on a voluntary or paid basis.
If you have any concerns, you MUST speak to a member of the safeguarding team above.
We are also an Operation Encompass School.
Operation Encompass is a police and education early information safeguarding partnership enabling educational settings to offer immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse.
Operation Encompass ensures that there is a simple telephone call or electronic notification to a school’s trained Designated Safeguarding Lead /Officer (known as Key Adult) prior to the start of the next school day after an incident of police attended domestic abuse where there are children related to either of the adult parties involved.
Information is shared with a school’s Key Adult (Designated Safeguarding Lead or Officer) prior to the start of the next school day after officers have attended a domestic abuse incident. This sharing of information enables appropriate support to be given, dependent upon the needs and wishes of the child.
Useful links and information for our families
Front Door (Formerly MASH)
If you are concerned that a child has experienced, or is at risk of, harm, you can make a referral yourself to Front Door (Formerly MASH) through this link:
https://www.devonscp.org.uk/make-a-request-for-support/children-young-people/
If you’d prefer, you can call us on 0345 155 1071 – our lines are open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm.
If you need help in the evening or at the weekend, please call our Emergency Duty Service on 0345 6000 388.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
NSPCC
NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC
Child Exploitation and Online Protection
FGM (Female Genital Mutilation)
County Lines
No-28-County-Lines-Feb-2023.pdf
Harmful Sexual Behaviours
One-minute-guide-Harmful-sexual-behaviour-1.pdf
Elective Home Education
One-minute-guide-Harmful-sexual-behaviour.pdf
Downloads & Useful Links
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