Safeguarding

At St Mary’s Hare Park School, safeguarding and child protection are our highest priorities. We are committed to ensuring that every child in our care feels safe, supported, and able to flourish within a nurturing and secure environment.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility embedded in every aspect of school life. We foster a culture of vigilance, openness, and trust—where all pupils feel empowered to speak out and where early intervention is enabled. All staff, including trustees, receive regular, up-to-date training and understand the importance of acting promptly and appropriately to protect children.

• The Independent School Standards Regulations

• Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

• Working Together to Safeguard Children

• Local Authority and Havering Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) guidance

• Mr Seaman – Deputy Head & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

• Miss Barr – Assistant Head & Deputy DSL

• Mr Bernard – Headteacher & Deputy DSL

• Mrs Olofinjana– Safeguarding Trustee

   

  Safeguarding enquiries: School office: 01708 761220

Any member of the safeguarding team can be approached in confidence with concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child.

Our proactive and comprehensive safeguarding provision includes:

• Fortnightly safeguarding team meetings to review and respond to emerging concerns

• A secure digital system (CPOMS) to log, track, and monitor safeguarding matters

• Robust staff training, including Prevent Duty, online safety, contextual safeguarding, and safer recruitment

• Regular safeguarding audits and ongoing policy updates

• Strong partnerships with external safeguarding professionals

• An embedded PSHE curriculum that equips pupils to stay safe, understand risk, and speak out confidently

• Age-appropriate online safety education and robust filtering and monitoring systems

We also work closely with parents and carers, offering guidance and resources to support a shared understanding of safeguarding priorities both in school and at home.

Our safeguarding policies are reviewed regularly and are available to download below. Printed copies are also available on request from the school office:

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (PDF)

• Online Safety Policy (PDF)

• Anti-Bullying Policy (PDF)

• Safer Recruitment Policy (PDF)

• Whistleblowing Policy (PDF)

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact the DSL or one of the Deputy DSLs immediately.

Out of school hours contact:

• Havering Phone number: 

• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 or visit www.nspcc.org.uk