At St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of every child are at the heart of everything we do. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff to share this commitment as safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
As a Church of England school, our Christian values guide us in creating a nurturing environment where all children can flourish, achieve and beleive, and be confident to speak out.
Safeguarding is the action we take to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. This includes protecting children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, as well as supporting their mental and emotional wellbeing. Every member of our staff team is trained in safeguarding and takes their responsibility seriously.
Mrs J Spencer, Deputy Headteacher, is our Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mrs R Maiden, Headteacher is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They are supported by a team of 6 Designated Safeguarding Officers each specialising in key areas of our school.
If you have any concerns regarding child protection then please refer these to a member of our school Safeguarding Team who are always here to listen and help. Send an email FAO:/Member of staff/ to office@stmargarets.leeds.sch.uk or telephone 01133862520| Mrs J Spencer | Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Mrs R Maiden | Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead & Headteacher |
| Miss S Hardaker | Designated Safeguarding Officer (EYFS) |
| Mrs J Skeet | Designated Safeguarding Officer (Phase 1) |
| Mrs S Rathbone | Designated Safeguarding Officer (SENCo) |
| Mrs J Hiley | Designated Safeguarding Officer (Inclusion) |
| Miss S Evans | Designated Safeguarding Officer (Family Support) |
| Mrs D Ingham | Designated Safeguarding Officer (Office Manager) |
| Mrs V McWalker | Designated Governor for Safeguarding |
At St Margaret's C of E Primary School, safeguarding is not just about policies – it’s something we teach and reinforce every day. Our safeguarding curriculum is woven through our wider PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) curriculum and supported by our school’s Christian ethos. It includes learning such as water safety, road safety, Emergency Aid Training for our pupils in years five and six and Bikeability.
Children learn how to keep themselves safe through lessons on topics such as healthy relationships, personal boundaries, online safety, road safety, and emotional resilience. These are delivered in an age-appropriate and sensitive way, helping children develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make safe choices and know when and how to ask for help.
We work in close partnership with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure that every child is protected and supported. If you would like more information about our safeguarding procedures or curriculum, please contact the school office or speak with our Designated Safeguarding Lead.