At St Mary's Catholic Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority.

Inspired by our Catholic values, we are committed to creating a safe, caring and nurturing environment where every child is respected, listened to and able to flourish.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We work in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure that children receive the right support at the right time and that any concerns about a child's welfare are acted upon promptly.

Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard children.

If you are worried about a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team immediately.

Meet our Safeguarding Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are Worried About a Child

 

Operation Encompass

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of Operation Encompass.

Operation Encompass is a national safeguarding initiative that supports children who have experienced domestic abuse. It enables the police to notify the school, before the start of the next school day, if a child has been present during or affected by a domestic abuse incident.

This information is shared confidentially and allows us to provide appropriate care and support to the child when they arrive at school.

Domestic Abuse Support

At St Mary's, we understand that domestic abuse can have a significant impact on children and families. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where children feel secure and where families know they can seek help without judgement.

Our Domestic Abuse Champion, Mrs Driver, is available to offer confidential support, guidance and signposting to specialist services. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are worried about someone you know, please do not hesitate to contact the school. We will always listen sensitively and work with you to help you access the appropriate support.

Additionally, you can click here to contact the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Service

Online Safety

 

Prevent Duty

All schools have a legal duty to help prevent children from becoming vulnerable to radicalisation or extremism.

At St Mary's, this work is carried out through our curriculum, promotion of British Values, our Catholic ethos, and by encouraging pupils to think critically, respect others and celebrate diversity.

Any concerns are managed through established safeguarding procedures.