Safeguarding

At Thurlstone Primary School, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. We believe all children have the right to feel safe, happy and valued, and we work hard to create an environment where they can thrive. Our school motto — Grow Together; Learn Together; Feel Loved — underpins this commitment. We want every child to feel secure, cared for and supported so they can reach their full potential in a nurturing and protective setting.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility across our whole school community. All staff, governors and volunteers are dedicated to keeping children safe from harm and promoting their well-being. We follow the statutory guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and work closely with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure every child at Thurlstone is safe, supported and able to flourish.

We have clear policies and procedures in place for:

• Child protection and safeguarding
• Safer recruitment of staff and volunteers
• Online safety
• Managing concerns and disclosures

Our Designated Safeguarding Leaders (DSL) are Mrs Charlotte Gibbins and Mrs Zoe Baker (co-headteachers)
Our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) is Mr Nick Peace
Our Safeguarding Governor is Dr Nicky Shaw.

If you have any concerns about a child’s welfare, please contact a member of the safeguarding team via the school office on 01226 762018 or email school.office@thurlstoneprimary.co.uk.

If you think a child is in danger, call 999 or South Yorkshire Police on 0114 2202020.

If you’re concerned about a child, but they’re not in immediate danger, please share the information with Barnsley Social Care as soon as possible on 01226 772423.

At Thurlstone Primary School, we take pride in being a caring, inclusive community where every child can grow together, learn together, and feel loved.