Safeguarding

At Hillside Primary School we believe that:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility.
• Schools play a key role in the prevention of abuse.
• All children have the right to be protected from harm.
• Children need support which matches their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse.

We have a dedicated Pastoral Care Team, who are trained to deal with safeguarding and behaviour issues. They can be contacted by ringing 01484 226834. Please speak to someone if you have any concerns regarding a child. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy (incl

                          Mr S White                                                        Mrs N Sadler                                                             Mr K Lockwood

           DSL & Assist. Head for Inclusion                            DDSL & Headteacher                                                      Deputy Head 

                            Mrs D Heywood                                   Mrs J Mellor                              Mrs S Barlow                          Mrs J Chatterton

                  Safeguarding Support Officer      Safeguarding Support Officer      Behaviour Improvement              Behaviour Support

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Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020

Working Together to Safeguard Children (WTTSC 2018)

If you have concerns regarding a child, you can report these concerns without giving your name by contacting Kirklees Children's Social Care on 01484 456848, or you can contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000. If you feel a child is at immediate, serious risk, you should phone the police on 999.

Other useful numbers and websites can be found in the Keeping Children Safe in Education document above.