Tenbury Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

At Tenbury, we believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Mrs Kerri Phelps (Headteacher) is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Mrs Caroline Baker (Early Years Co-ordinator) is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mr Mark Yarnold is our governor with responsibility for safeguarding. All staff receive annual safeguarding training through our DSL, as well as regular updates throughout the year. Any new staff receive safeguarding training delivered by the DSL, as part of their induction to school. In addition, all staff in school, whatever their role, receive safeguarding training by an external provider, every three years.

Operation Encompass

Our school has been given the opportunity to take part in national project, which is being run locally in partnership with Worcestershire Children First and West Mercia Police

Operation Encompass is a process whereby the police and county council will inform a member of staff if a child or young person has experienced any domestic incident. This will be done prior to the start of the next school day. Information sharing between professional agencies allows school staff to provide emotional and practical support to their pupils experiencing domestic abuse.

Government 'Stop Abuse Together' Campaign

It’s estimated that one in ten children in England and Wales will experience sexual abuse before they turn sixteen. That’s equivalent to three in every classroom. Most children won’t tell anyone at the time of their abuse. That’s why it’s important to know how to spot the signs and where you can go for support if you’re concerned. Learn more by visiting: stopabusetogether.campaign.gov.uk.

There are things you can do to help keep the children in your life safe from abuse. Learning to spot the signs, having regular conversations with your child and knowing when it’s right to reach out for more support, can help keep them safe. If you feel something’s not right, you can reach out for support by calling the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. No matter what’s happened, there’s always someone who will listen to you and take what you say seriously.

All children have a right to be safe from sexual abuse, and we all have a role to play in keeping them safe. Let’s stop abuse together.