
"Learning together we can reach for the stars"

Child Protection and Safeguarding
Safeguarding our children is everyone's responsibility.
Safeguarding is a priority for all at Race Leys Infant School. We work hard to get to know our young people and their families to ensure we can notice ans offer support as needed. Our team receive regular training to ensure that they are up to date with all aspects of Safeguarding.
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There may be times when we have a concern about your child. We will usually discuss this with you to ensure your child’s safety and well-being. However, there may be exceptional circumstances when we have to consult other agencies even before we contact you. We work closely with all Children’s Services in Warwickshire to support our families.
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Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies, together with other safeguarding policies referenced within these documents, are available to view on our policies page.

Posters, Information and Useful Sites
Keeping Children Safe in Education
All staff (including volunteers) must read Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This document is statutory guidance from the Department of Education and is updated on a yearly basis.
Words we may use when supporting conversations
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The words we use can have powerful meanings, it is therefore important we have a shared understanding of the language we use to support our young people in school
Useful websites to support having conversations with our young people​
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Under the Education Act 2002 (Section 175 for maintained schools), schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Parents/carers should know that the law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to pass on information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer and, where possible, seek their consent to make a referral to Children’s Social Care if that is considered necessary. This will only be done where such discussion will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm. The school will seek advice from Children’s Social Care when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.
Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later found to be unfounded. Parents/carers will appreciate that the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead carries out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acts in the best interests of all children.