"Inspired by faith and guided by our values, we create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and protected. Through trust, compassion and respect, we empower children to have the courage to speak, the confidence to grow and the resilience to flourish, enabling them to engage, believe and achieve in all aspects of life."

At Clent Parochial Primary School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our Christian faith and inspired by our vision to develop confident and caring lifelong learners who “engage, believe and achieve”, we are committed to creating a culture where every child feels safe, valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

Through our core values of , thankfulness, respect, forgiveness, trust, compassion, perseverance and courage, we foster an environment in which children are listened to, protected and supported to reach their full potential. We believe that every child has the right to learn, grow and flourish in a community where their wellbeing, dignity and welfare are paramount.

We work in partnership with families, staff, governors and external agencies to promote a vigilant and proactive safeguarding culture. Through education, support and early intervention, we equip children with the knowledge, skills and confidence to stay safe, make positive choices and develop healthy relationships both online and offline.

We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. By building trusted relationships and nurturing a sense of belonging, we create a school community where children have the courage to speak out, the confidence to seek help and the resilience to overcome challenges.

There are three members of staff who are trained in Safeguarding:

Mrs Jew (Headteacher/ Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Miss Priest (Acting Assistant Head / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

Mrs Banthorpe (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)

They attend termly update meetings and regular training in all aspects of Safeguarding. Reverend Kim Topham is also available to speak to in a pastoral capacity and her telephone number is:  07952 162373

Every other member of staff in school has received training in safeguarding with each academic year commencing with this as the first part of our teacher day.  If any parents, families or visitors have concerns about the welfare or safety of any children from Clent, please contact any of our Safeguarding leaders without delay.

If an adult is worried about the safety or welfare of a child during holiday periods or at weekends you can report this to Family Front Door. The team receives calls from professionals, members of the community, family members, children and young people directly. Please contact the Family Front Door directly on 01905 822666. For out of hours support use 01905 768020.