Keeping Children Safe

Introduction

At Lime Tree Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels secure, valued and able to learn. All staff share responsibility for safeguarding and receive regular training to ensure they can recognise and respond to any concerns promptly and effectively.

We understand that parents and carers expect school to be a safe place where children can thrive. We work hard to ensure this expectation is met through a strong safeguarding culture and a comprehensive range of policies and procedures, including:

• Safeguarding and Child Protection

• Anti-Bullying

• Online Safety

• Preventing Radicalisation (Prevent Duty)

Key Contacts

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Mike Flowers, Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Helen Broers, Assistant Headteacher
Nina Arnaouti, SENCo

Headteacher:
Sue Hawker

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact the school immediately:

📞 0208 390 9544
✉ admin@limetree.rbksch.org

What to Do If You Have a Concern

If you are worried about a child, this may include concerns about:

• Their development or wellbeing

• Difficulties within the family

• Possible neglect or abuse (physical, emotional or sexual)

Please:

• Speak to a member of staff as soon as possible

• Ask to speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Do not delay reporting your concerns

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, you should contact emergency services.

Additional Support and Referrals

You can also contact your local Single Point of Access (SPA), a multi-agency safeguarding team managed by Achieving for Children.

Kingston:
📞 020 8547 5008 (Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:15, Fri 8:00–17:00)
📞 020 8770 5000 (out of hours)

Surrey:
📞 0300 470 9100 (Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00)
📞 01483 517898 (out of hours)

Merton:
📞 020 8545 4226 / 020 8545 4227
📞 020 8770 5000 (out of hours)

Concerns About a Professional

If you are concerned that an adult working with children may pose a risk, you should contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO):

📞 07774 332 675
✉ LADO@achievingforchildren.org.uk

Our Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to:

• Protecting children from harm

• Preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development

• Ensuring children grow up in safe and effective care

• Taking action to enable all children to achieve the best possible outcomes

Safeguarding in School

We promote safeguarding by:

• Maintaining a strong and vigilant safeguarding culture

• Providing regular training and updates for all staff

• Following robust safer recruitment procedures

• Ensuring all staff understand and fulfil their responsibilities

• Working closely with external agencies and professionals

Policies

The following policies support safeguarding in our school:

• Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy

• Behaviour Policy

• Anti-Bullying Policy

• Online Safety Policy

• Staff Code of Conduct

Prevent Duty

We have a statutory duty to prevent children from being drawn into extremism.

We fulfil this duty by:

• Promoting fundamental British values

• Encouraging open discussion and critical thinking

• Creating a safe environment where pupils feel confident to share concerns

Working with Parents

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility.

We work in partnership with parents and carers to:

• Promote children’s wellbeing

• Identify and address concerns early

• Provide appropriate support where needed

Early Help

We recognise that early support can prevent concerns from escalating.

Where appropriate, we work with families and external services to provide early help and ensure children receive the right support at the right time.