Safeguarding

At St Francis Catholic Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our children is our highest priority. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and we expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

Our Safeguarding Commitment

We work hard to ensure that:

Children feel safe, secure and listened to
Children know who they can talk to if they have a concern
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do
All staff receive regular safeguarding training

We follow statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and work closely with external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL)

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please contact one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads:

Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Mrs Catherine Peear
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Miss Hannah Eke

Telephone: 01621 856698
Email: admin@stfrancisrc.essex.sch.uk

You can report a concern to Essex Local Authority by:

calling our children’s line on 0345 603 7627 (Monday to Thursday 8:45 am to 5pm, and Fridays 8:45am to 4:15pm)
calling our out of hours number: 0345 606 1212 (out of hours and bank holidays)

In an emergency, call 999.

Designated Child Protection Information