On this page you can find information about safeguarding children and child protection.
Everyone working in or for our school service shares an objective to help keep children and young people safe by contributing to:
Cavendish Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well being of all of its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance. We recognise that some children may be especially vulnerable to abuse. We recognise that children who are abused or neglected may find it difficult to develop a sense of self worth and to view the world in a positive way. Whilst at school, their behaviour may be challenging. We recognise that some children who have experienced abuse may harm others. We will always take a considered and sensitive approach in order that we can support all of our pupils.
If you have any concerns or worries please contact the School Office to arrange a meeting with one of us.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Jonathan Nixon
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Steph Whitbread Debra Nixon Rachel Dolby
Hannah Bryant Amber Harrison Jess Steer
If you are worried or concerned about anyone under 18, who you think is being abused or neglected, contact the Bradford Safeguarding Children Board (BSCB). They understand:
The contact numbers are:
If you have a reason to believe a child is at IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM, contact the police on 999.
You can visit Bradford Safeguarding Children Board by clicking the following link http://bradfordscb.org.uk/
Internet and mobile phones are an important part of everyday life for children an young people. Used correctly they are an exciting source of communication and information. All children at Cavendish receive comprehensive teaching on online safety. We have clear scheme of work regarding online safety linked to our ICT curriculum and work with outside agencies to deliver specific teaching about certain aspects of online safety. For example we work with West Yorkshire Police to deliver Social media training to all pupils in KS2.
At school we also have themed events around online safety for example ‘Safer Internet Day.’
Click here to go to our dedicated Online Safety page.
If you wish to report an online safety concern please use the online safety form located here or speak to a member of the leadership team at school.
All staff at Cavendish Primary School have received training on Child Protection and Safeguarding, Prevent and key staff have had thematic training around key areas of child protection. Key school policies related to our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures can be found here.