Safeguarding at Roughwood Primary School
At Roughwood Primary School, the safety and well-being of our pupils are our absolute priority. We are fully committed to creating a secure and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and able to thrive. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that all children are protected from harm and supported in their physical, emotional, and social development.
Our Safeguarding Policies
To ensure the highest standards of safety, our school operates under a comprehensive set of safeguarding policies. These policies are regularly reviewed and updated in line with national guidance and best practice. You can find all our safeguarding policies, including our Child Protection Policy, Online Safety Policy, and Whistleblowing Policy, on our main Policies page.
For safeguarding policies please visit the Policies Page
Our Dedicated Pastoral Team
Our Pastoral Team plays a crucial role in providing support and guidance to our pupils and their families. They are here to ensure that every child feels happy, safe, and ready to learn.
Mrs. Streets (Behaviour for Learning Lead): Mrs. Streets works closely with children and families, acting as a vital link between the school and external support agencies. She also leads our Restorative Practice approach, which focuses on building positive relationships and resolving conflicts constructively to foster a harmonious school community.
C Streets
Behaviour for Learning Leader
N Williams
Head Teacher
Our Pastoral Team is committed to:
- Providing emotional support to children.
- Working in partnership with parents/carers.
- Collaborating with external professionals to secure necessary support.
Should you have any concerns or wish to speak with a member of our Pastoral Team, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact the Pastoral Team: roughwood@willowtreeacademy.org FOA:Safeguarding
Worries and Support for Children
We encourage all our children to speak out if they are worried or concerned about anything. There are always trusted adults at school who are ready to listen and help.
If you have a worry, you can speak to:
- Your Class Teacher
- Mrs. Streets
- Mr. Williams
You can also contact external organisations for confidential support:
- ChildLine: Free, confidential help and advice for children.
- Phone: 0800 1111
- Website: www.childline.org.uk
- NSPCC: Support and advice for anyone worried about a child.
- Phone: 0808 800 5000
- Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
The PREVENT Duty
Roughwood Primary School actively upholds the government’s “Prevent Duty.” This duty requires us to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. Our approach is to safeguard our pupils by promoting fundamental British values, developing critical thinking skills, and ensuring they understand the importance of tolerance and respect. All school staff receive regular “Prevent Duty” awareness training to recognise and respond to any concerns.
Safer Recruitment
Our commitment to safeguarding begins with our recruitment process. Roughwood Primary School follows stringent safer recruitment practices to ensure that all staff, volunteers, and governors who work with our children are thoroughly vetted. Our recruitment policy aims to:
- Recruit the most suitable and qualified staff.
- Ensure equitable treatment of all applicants.
- Comply with all relevant guidelines and legislation.
- Safeguard children by conducting comprehensive pre-employment checks.
Every recruitment panel at Roughwood Primary School includes at least one member who is certified in Safer Recruitment training. We are continually committed to maintaining a vigilant approach to safeguarding throughout the employment of all our staff.