Safeguarding at Kingsway

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Safeguarding is Everybody’s Responsibility

At Kingsway Primary & Nursery School, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and sits at the heart of our school culture.

Safeguarding is not something we “do” — it is who we are.

Our approach ensures that children:

  • feel safe, included and protected
  • know who to talk to if they are worried
  • trust that adults will listen and act
  • experience school as a place of care, dignity and belonging

 

This reflects our values‑led, relational approach and aligns fully with statutory guidance and the Ofsted framework.

 

A strong safeguarding culture

Safeguarding at Kingsway is embedded through:

  • positive relationships
  • a psychologically safe environment
  • a no‑shame, curiosity‑led approach
  • early identification of need
  • shared responsibility across all roles

 

Ofsted recognises strong safeguarding cultures where staff understand their role, act promptly and place children’s welfare first. This is central to Kingsway’s practice.

 

Our Safeguarding Values in Action

Our safeguarding approach is directly linked to our school values:

We Care about Togetherness
– children are supported, not singled out
– relationships are protective

We Thrive on Difference
– inclusion is integral
– vulnerability is recognised and respected

We are Passionate about Learning
– safety enables learning
– wellbeing supports progress

We are Inspired to Grow
– early help avoids escalation
– children and families are empowered

 

Designated Safeguarding Team

Kingsway has a large, highly trained safeguarding team, ensuring safeguarding expertise is visible, accessible and embedded across school life.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

  • Miss Kate Baskeyfield – Headteacher

 

DSL‑Trained Deputy / Additional Team

  • Bethany Jones – Deputy DSL & Computing Lead
  • Miss Dunstan – Pastoral Lead (DSL trained)
  • Miss Morgan – Attendance Lead (DSL trained)
  • Mr Walker – Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion, SEND & Disadvantage) – DSL trained
  • Mr Taylor – Assistant Headteacher (EYFS & KS1) – DSL trained
  • Mr Dale – SSC Teacher & Lunchtime Lead – DSL trained

 

This structure ensures safeguarding is woven through leadership, attendance, inclusion, specialist provision, pastoral care and daily routines.

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