At Newtown we are committed to doing everything possible to keep the children safe both in school and out of school. All our staff, regular volunteers and club organisers are DBS checked on a three year cycle and have annual safeguarding training. They all understand that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. 

We have a statutory duty to listen to what children are telling us both verbally and non-verbally and to report any concerns to social care. It is not our role to investigate or judge, it is our role to support and advocate for your child and ensure they are safe.

Operation Encompass is a national safeguarding partnership that supports children who may have been affected by domestic abuse. Through Operation Encompass, the police will inform the school, before the start of the next school day, if they have attended an incident where a child was present, exposed to, or affected by domestic abuse. This information is shared confidentially with trained safeguarding staff so that appropriate support can be provided to the child during the school day. The aim is to ensure that children feel safe, understood and supported, helping them to achieve their full potential both emotionally and academically. All information is handled sensitively and in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

If you have any concerns about the safety of any child, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs England via the school office.

You can also report your concerns to social care via the First Response line on 01296 383962 (out of hours number is 0800 999 7677) or online at Report a concern.

Call 999 if a child or adult is in immediate danger of severe risk or harm.