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    • Safeguarding

    Keeping our children safe is our number one priority

    Safeguarding arrangements at Wirksworth Junior are underpinned by three key principles:

    - Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility: all staff, governors and volunteers play their full part in keeping our children safe.

    - Wirksworth Juniors operates a child-centred approach: a clear understanding of the needs, wishes, views and voices of children.

    - All staff, governors and volunteers have a clear understanding regarding abuse and neglect in all forms; including how to identify, respond and report. This also includes knowledge in the process for allegations against professionals.  All staff and several governors undertake regular safeguarding training. 

    If you would like to speak to a member of staff about safeguarding, please contact the school office on 01629 822457 and ask to speak to the Safeguarding Lead. Alternatively, you can email headteacher@wirksworth-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk.

    Governors closely oversee the school's work and monitor the annual S175 Safeguarding audit which Wirksworth Junior School undertakes.

    Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs Isabel Webb (Headteacher)
    Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

    Mrs Tom Brooks (Senior Teacher)
    Link Safeguarding Governor Mr Simon Howard
    School Governor for Anti-bullying Mrs Wilma Hyde
    School SEND Co-ordinator Mrs Isabel Webb
    School Governor for SEND Mr Simon Howard
    Appointed Teacher For Looked after Children Mrs Isabel Webb

    We all have a duty to safeguard children. If you have any concerns regarding a child and need further help or to make a referral (which can be anonymous), please contact:

    Starting Point: 01629 533190 or email: starting.point@derbyshire.gov.uk.  This line is available during the summer holidays and at weekends.

    More details can be found on the Derbyshire County Council website or please come into school and speak with Mrs Webb or Mrs Meehan (Designated Safeguarding Leads).

    Safeguarding Policies and Information

    1. NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe.pdf
      PDF File

    The following policies:

    Antibullying policy

    Attendance policy

    Behaviour policy

    Child protection and safeguarding policy

    Child on Child abuse policy

    Confidential reporting

    E-safety policy

    SEND policy

     can be found by clicking on the policies link. 

    The children have also made supporting policies which can be found by clicking on the link to the school council and policies.

    Useful website links

    Supporting children in the family whose parents have been sent to prison - Stop It Now

    For advice on keeping your children safe online, please visit our E-safety page.

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