Safeguarding and Child Protection is everyone’s responsibility at Bassett Green Primary School.  Bassett Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is the expectation that all Staff, Governors and Volunteers share this commitment.

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. 

At Bassett Green Primary School, we have 3x Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s).  They share the overarching responsibility for keeping all of our children safe.  Our Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL’s) are:

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our ‘Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy. ‘  This can be viewed within the ‘policies’ section of our website.  The procedures contained within this policy apply to all staff and governors and are consistent with those of ‘Southampton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP - Local Safeguarding Children’s Board).’

By working closely together both with staff and with partner agencies, we firmly believe that we provide a safe environment for all our children to learn, grow and thrive.

At Bassett Green Primary School, our staff demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding in line with the statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.’  We have robust and timely systems in place to share concerns regarding children’s welfare with our Designated Safeguarding Lead, with parents and with relevant external agencies.  Part of our safeguarding legal duties may also include us needing to consult specifically with, and take advice from, the Police and / or Children’s Services.  We ensure that concerns about our children are discussed with their parents / carers in the first instance, unless there is reason to believe that this would be contrary to the safety and welfare of the child.

At Bassett Green Primary School, we are subject to a duty under Section 26 of ‘The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015.’  This duty is known as the ‘Prevent Duty’ and is a part of our wider safeguarding obligations.  We actively support the government's 'Prevent Duty Guidance.'  Our staff have completed Prevent Training, which equips us to identify children at risk of being drawn into radicalisation and terrorism, and to challenge any extremist ideologies.

Our School Governor with a safeguarding responsibility is Vikki Maxwell.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact Yasmin Pratt via safeguarding@bassettgreen.net or ypratt@bassettgreen.net