Safeguarding at Old Hill Primary School
At Old Hill Primary School, safeguarding is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where all pupils feel secure, valued and able to learn.
All staff receive regular safeguarding training and understand their responsibility to protect pupils from harm. We work closely with families and external agencies to ensure that pupils receive the support they need.
Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL)
If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, please contact one of our safeguarding team members.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Mr C Westby, Headteacher
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
- Mr C Badger, Deputy. Headteacher
- Mrs A O'Driscoll, Assistant Headteacher
- Mrs L Ramsden, PSA
- Mrs C Green, SENCo
- Mrs A Page, Early Years Lead
Reporting a Concern
If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact the school immediately.
If your concern is urgent and the school is closed, please contact:
- Sandwell Children's Trust: 0121 569 3100
- West Midlands Police: 101
- Emergency Services: 999
All concerns will be taken seriously and dealt with in accordance with our safeguarding procedures.
Safeguarding Policies
The school's safeguarding arrangements are supported by a range of policies and procedures. Key policies available on our website include:
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
- Behaviour Policy
These policies can be found on our Policies page.
Online Safety
Technology plays an important role in children's lives. We teach pupils how to stay safe online through our curriculum and assemblies.
We encourage parents and carers to support safe online habits at home by:
- Talking regularly about online activity.
- Setting appropriate parental controls.
- Encouraging respectful online behaviour.
- Reporting concerns promptly.
Further guidance can be found on our E-Safety page.
Operation Encompass
Old Hill Primary School is part of Operation Encompass.
Operation Encompass is a national initiative that supports children who may have been affected by domestic abuse. It enables schools to receive information from the police before the start of the next school day so that appropriate support can be provided.
Further information can be found on our Operation Encompass page.
Early Help
Sometimes families may need additional support. Early Help aims to provide assistance at the earliest opportunity to prevent concerns from escalating.
If you feel your family would benefit from support, please contact the school and we will be happy to discuss available services.
Filtering and Monitoring
The school uses filtering and monitoring systems to help protect pupils when using technology in school. These systems support our wider approach to online safety and help us identify and respond to potential concerns.
