‘The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders provide staff with up-to-date safeguarding training. This enables staff to identify and report any concerns quickly. Leaders work closely with outside agencies to ensure that pupils and their families receive the support and help they need. They make the appropriate checks during recruitment. However, safeguarding training for a small number of governors is not up to date. Pupils know how to identify risks and keep themselves safe. They understand the
importance of consent and sharing any worries they might have with a trusted adult.’
OFSTED Inspection November 2022
“Driven by the vision, this is a highly inclusive and happy school environment with a deep focus on adults’ and pupils’ wellbeing. Pupils behave very well, and relationships across the school are harmonious…..The values of love, care and respect are at the heart of the school’s work. This provides a solid foundation through which pupils and adults flourish….Inclusivity is a golden thread through this work….Relationships across the school are exceptionally strong.” SIAMS February 2025
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs N Wickens (Senior Teacher)
Deputy Safeguarding Leads: Mrs P Foulatier, Ms Hillsley and Mrs E Floyd (Headteacher)
Governor Safeguarding Lead: Mrs S Smith
Designated Teacher for Looked After Children: Mrs E Floyd (Headteacher)
Safeguarding help and resources
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Our Safeguarding/Child Protection policy
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CEOP website Thinkuknow
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NSPCC NSPCC helpline: 0800136663
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Keeping Your Child Safe (Wiltshire Safeguarding Children Board)
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Digital Parenting Magazine from Vodaphone
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On Your Mind is a website giving information, and signposting young people and families to places that can help coping with feelings
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Kooth – online counselling service for children of all ages
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Net Aware – a guide from NSPCC to the social networks your children might use
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Parents Protect – the school and youth officer at Devizes Police Station has advised parents to use the following website to find information and advice concerning the safeguarding of children
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Childnet – Helping make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people
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Private fostering – any information needed in relation to private fostering, please use the Wiltshire website
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NSPCC Talk PANTS – With the help of our friendly dinosaur Pantosaurus, Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep your child safe from sexual abuse
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National Online Safety website with lots of information for parents and teachers
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Google Be Internet Legends – Helping children be safe and confident explorers of the online world
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Stop It Now – for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse and its prevention
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O2 Online Safety – resources designed to help parents have more regular conversations with their children about online safety, enabling more families to enjoy the digital world with confidence
- NHS; Every Mind Matters and Hub of Hope– mental health and wellbeing websites