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Safeguarding

At Blackfordby Primary School, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are fully committed to keeping all children safe and ensuring that they feel secure, valued and respected. All staff, governors and volunteers work together to create a culture of vigilance where the welfare of pupils is always the highest priority.

We follow statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and all safeguarding policies and procedures are aligned with the requirements of the RISE Multi Academy Trust and the Leicestershire & Rutland Safeguarding Children Partnership.

If you have a concern about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please contact us immediately.

Safeguarding Emergency (Out of Hours)

If you need to report a safeguarding concern when school is closed:

📧 safeguarding@schools.risemat.co.uk
This monitored email allows concerns to be escalated during weekends and school holidays.

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, always call 999.

 

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

  • Mr A Izzard-Snape
  • Miss Alison Benson

Deputy DSLs

  • Mrs Zoe Horne
  • Mrs Danielle Ridley

You can contact the DSL team via the school office:

📞 01283 217702
📧 office@blackfordby.risemat.co.uk

Safeguarding Policies

Our safeguarding practices follow RISE Multi Academy Trust policy, updated annually.

  1. Safeguarding Child Protection Policy September (2024/2025)
    PDF File

RISE Trust-level safeguarding documentation can also be found under Key Information → Trust Policies & Documents.

What Safeguarding Means at Our School

We are committed to:

  • Creating a safe and nurturing learning environment
  • Listening to pupils and valuing their voice
  • Training staff regularly in safeguarding and child protection
  • Acting swiftly on concerns
  • Working with families, external professionals and the local authority
  • Promoting safe online behaviour
  • Teaching pupils how to stay safe, both in and out of school

All staff and volunteers undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding induction.

Reporting Concerns (Parents / Public)

If you are concerned about a child who attends our school:

📞 Contact the school directly during term time
📧 Email: office@blackfordby.risemat.co.uk 
🔒 Out-of-hours: safeguarding@schools.risemat.co.uk

If you believe a child is at immediate risk:
🚨 Call Police on 999

Local Authority Contacts:

Leicestershire & Rutland – Report a Concern About a Child:
 

Leicestershire & Rutland – Report a Concern About an Adult:
 

Online Safety

Online safety is a key part of safeguarding. See our Online Safety page for:

  • Age‑appropriate advice for pupils
  • Digital safety rules
  • Reporting guidance
  • Online safety resources for parents
  • E‑Safety curriculum information

Useful Support for Parents and Carers

Below are helpful national organisations offering advice on health, wellbeing and safeguarding:

For Children: Need to Speak to Someone?

You can contact:

📞 Childline: 0800 1111
💬 Or visit the Childline website for chat.

Children learn about Childline & NSPCC as part of our safeguarding curriculum, so these services are familiar to them.

For Adults: Worried About a Child?

 

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