At St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that every child in our care feels safe, valued, listened to, and protected. Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility, and we work closely with parents, carers, governors, and external agencies to maintain the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are fully committed to:

• Providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
• Ensuring all staff recognise their legal and moral duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils.
• Following current statutory guidance, including
  Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE),
  Working Together to Safeguard Children, and
  Local Authority safeguarding procedures.
• Maintaining a culture where children feel confident to speak to a trusted adult if they are worried or need help.

Our Safeguarding Team

At St Michael’s, we have a dedicated safeguarding team who are trained to respond to concerns, provide support, and ensure effective safeguarding throughout the school.

Safeguarding Governor: Mr Patrick Harrison

All staff receive regular safeguarding and child protection training, and governors are kept informed about safeguarding responsibilities and updates.

What To Do if You Have a Concern

If you have any safeguarding concern about a child, please contact our Safeguarding Team immediately through the school office.

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact Emergency Services (999) or Medway’s Children’s Services directly.

Policies and Useful Links

Below you can find key safeguarding documents:

• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• KCSP Safeguarding Policy
• Online Safety Policy

All safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly and updated in line with national and local guidance.

Online Safety

We recognise that children face increasing risks online. At St Michael’s, we teach pupils how to use the internet safely, respectfully, and responsibly.

Parents can find useful support here:

• ThinkUKnow – www.thinkuknow.co.uk 
• UK Safer Internet Centre – www.saferinternet.org.uk 
• NSPCC Online Safety – www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety 

We Are a Telling School

Children are encouraged to speak out if something worries them. We want every child to know:

“If something doesn’t feel right… tell someone you trust.”

We work hard to create an environment where pupils feel confident, supported, and empowered to share concerns.

Working Together

Safeguarding is strongest when we work together. We value the partnership between home, school, parish and community, and thank all parents and carers for their continuous support in keeping our children safe.