Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At Kings Heath Primary School, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We want every child to feel safe, valued and listened to. Children’s welfare and best interests are at the heart of our decisions.

We are committed to:

• Creating a welcoming environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

• Listening carefully to children and taking their worries seriously.

• Responding promptly to concerns about abuse, neglect or exploitation, including harm at home, in the community and online.

• Working with families and other agencies to provide help when difficulties first arise.

• Helping children understand safety, healthy relationships and how to seek support.

Our safeguarding arrangements are guided by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, national statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.

Our Safeguarding Team

Our trained safeguarding team leads and supports safeguarding across the school.

Staff member	Safeguarding role
Mr Clabon	Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mrs Brown	Deputy DSL
Mr Court — Headteacher	Deputy DSL
Mrs Scott	Deputy DSL
Mrs Austin	Deputy DSL
Mrs O’Driscoll — Learning Mentor	Deputy DSL

Mr Clabon holds lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, supported by the Deputy DSLs. The team advises staff, responds to concerns and works with families and external services.

Children can speak to any trusted adult in school if something worries them. They do not need to wait to speak to a member of the safeguarding team.

 

A Culture of Safety

We expect all adults working in or visiting our school to put children’s welfare first.

We use safer recruitment procedures and appropriate checks for staff and volunteers. Staff receive safeguarding training and regular updates, and are expected to report concerns promptly, including concerns about adults’ conduct.

We teach children about staying safe, including online, and maintain appropriate filtering and monitoring arrangements for school technology.

We challenge bullying, racism, discrimination, sexual harassment and other harmful behaviour between children. We recognise that some children may need additional support to communicate their worries or access help.

Reporting a Safeguarding Concern

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. Do not wait for a response from school.

If you are worried about a child

Please contact Mr Clabon or another member of the safeguarding team:

Telephone: 0121 464 9202
Email: safeguarding@kingsheathprimary.com

You do not need proof to share a worry. Please contact us as soon as possible so that we can consider the appropriate support or action.

You can also contact Birmingham Children’s Trust Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS) directly:

• Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm: 0121 303 1888

• Emergency out-of-hours: 0121 675 4806

For urgent concerns, telephone rather than email.

If you are worried about an adult working in school

Concerns about a member of staff, supply teacher, volunteer or contractor should be reported directly to Mr Court, Headteacher, on 0121 464 9202. This includes behaviour that makes you uncomfortable, even if you are unsure how serious it is.

If the concern relates to the Headteacher, contact the Chair of Governors. The school office can provide the Chair’s contact details; you do not need to discuss the concern with the Headteacher.

If you are concerned about safeguarding arrangements

Please contact Mr Clabon or Mr Court through the school office.

We handle safeguarding information sensitively and share it with those who need it to help protect a child. We cannot promise complete confidentiality where a child’s safety or welfare may be at risk.