Burlish Park Primary School is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The completion of an Enhanced DBS will be required for anyone working with children in our school.

Safeguarding Contacts

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Rebecca Jelfs

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads

Keeping Children Safe

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility: staff in school, parents, family members, friends and members of the public. All members of staff must read the government guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education

Useful Links

• Prevent Duty Guidance
• Information on PACE
• Parents Protect – a website to help parents protect their children against sexual abuse.
• PACE – a free online course for parents to equip them with the knowledge to protect their children against sexual exploitation.
• Teenage Relationship Abuse – a parents’ and carers’ guide to violence and abuse in teenage relationships.
• Sexting – how to talk to children about the risks of sexting, and what you can do to protect them (NSPCC).
• Self-Harm in Young People – Information for parents and carers and anyone who works with young people.
• Know the Signs – Information on suicide and self-harm for parents (Samaritans).
• Protecting Children’s Privacy online – Useful information for those with older children.
•  Please follow this link for the NSPCC’s advice on protecting children from radicalisation. 
• Sarah's Law | SARSAS- A law for anyone who wants to find out if a person who has contact with a child, has a record of child sexual offences.
• Get Safe- Worcetershire County Council
• Guidance for Safer Working