WESTBRIDGE ACADEMY
SAFEGUARDING POLICY — DRAFT

The welfare of every child is a shared responsibility.

Report concerns promptly to the designated safeguarding lead through the school office. Immediate danger requires local emergency services.
Staff should record factual observations, maintain confidentiality and avoid promises of secrecy. Concerns must be escalated through an approved reporting process.
School visitors sign in and remain supervised. Collection requires authorisation. Recruitment includes reference and suitability checks.

This draft requires a named safeguarding lead, confirmed reporting contacts, staff training procedures, retention rules and legal review before operational use.

Sample school content: replace and verify before public launch.