Everone in our school has a right to feel safe. If you are worried about the safety of a child please contact:

Mrs Shields  (Head of School and Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Mrs Barker (Executive Headteacher and Deputy Safeguarding Lead)

Ms Ross (SENDCo and Deputy Safeguarding Lead)

Mr Hallam (Assistant Headteacher and Deputy Safeguarding Lead)

We believe that safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. All children are special, and we work hard to provide an accessible and stimulating environment which cares for the diverse needs of all our children. All staff, governors and volunteers play their full part in keeping our children safe. We are committed to all staff being trained in safeguarding and its wider context. Staff undergo a range of training both online and face to face. 

Governors closely oversee safeguarding practices at St Laurence and monitor the S175 audit which all Derbyshire schools must undertake annually. 

Our lead governor for safeguarding is Alistair Langton

In cases where the school has reason to be concerned about a child, we may consult with the family or involve other agencies as appropriate. Only in cases where a child’s safety may be further compromised, will the school not first inform parents of concerns.

If you have any worries or concerns about the safety of your child, or you think that it might be helpful to talk to someone in private about any issues, you are always welcome to come and see us for a chat and to share ideas or information.

Keeping Children Safe In Education

For the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education publication in English please click here

For the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education publication in other languages please click here

What to do if there are concerns about a child. Taken from 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. 

Please find our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy below.  This works alongside 'Working Together to Safeguard Children'.

All our key safeguarding policies are available in the 'Policies and Guidance' section above.

 Should you require any paper copies please ask or email the school office.