Safeguarding

At West Borough Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure, caring, and supportive environment where children can learn and develop in safety, free from harm or neglect.

We believe that:

• All children have the right to be protected from harm.

• Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

• Every concern, no matter how small, is taken seriously and acted upon.

Our safeguarding practices are guided by current statutory requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All staff, governors, and volunteers receive regular safeguarding training and are vigilant in recognising and reporting any concerns.

We work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure that every child’s safety, wellbeing, and emotional needs are met.

If you are concerned about a child’s safety, please contact one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) immediately. They are:

Gemma Jury-Sofi (Interim Headteacher)

Joshua Sloane (Assistant Headteacher)

Frankie Kelly (Assistant Headteacher)

Sara Burtwell (Family Liaison Officer)

You can contact them via the school office or at DSLs@west-borough.kent.sch.uk

Online Safety

At West Borough Primary school we understand that keeping your children safe online is a priority. It can be quite a daunting task knowing where to seek advice and information from to keep your children safe online, so below you will find some useful links with information and advice for adults.

Please view our Child Protection Policy, which includes Online Safety.