Safeguarding 

Safeguarding children at Dallas Road Community Primary is of upmost priority to staff and governors. Some of the things we do to ensure that children, staff and visitors are safe in our school are:

• Rigorous procedures and policies are in place to keep all children safe
• Safer recruitment practice is robust
• Staff receive training throughout the year based on latest national and local guidance
• Thorough induction procedures for staff and volunteers
• Members of the Governing Board  undertake training to support them in their role
• An up to date curriculum which teaches children about how to stay safe and manage risks both on and offline
• We work effectively with many other agencies including the police, local authority, NHS and various early help providers
• Maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned
• Consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the pupil with a child-centred approach
• Contribute to, and maintain a high safeguarding ethos within and beyond the setting, with safeguarding pupils at the forefront of practice at all times
• Have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, including child-on-child abuse

Our Safeguarding Team

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mr A Newton (Headteacher)

The Deputy Safeguarding leads are Mrs C Fairclough (Deputy Headteacher) and  Mrs A Long (Pupil Support Manager) 

The Designated Governor responsible for Safeguarding and Child Protection is Mrs Ines Cotarelo.

If You Have a Safeguarding Concern

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, you must report your concern.
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact the police on 999 straight away.

You can also share concerns directly with Lancashire County Council Children’s Services by calling 0300 123 6720 (or 0300 123 6722 outside normal office hours).

The NSPCC provides additional routes for reporting worries about a child, including online forms, telephone support, and email. Their website also offers guidance on topics such as recognising abuse, keeping children safe online, supporting children’s mental health, healthy relationships, and discussing risks like drugs or alcohol.

If you have concerns about the behaviour or conduct of any adult associated with Dallas Road—including staff, supply staff, volunteers, coaches, or visitors—you must inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), a Deputy DSL, or another senior leader if the DSL team is unavailable.
This includes low-level concerns, which may seem minor but cause discomfort or signal a pattern over time.

If your concern is about the headteacher, it should be reported to the Chair of Governors and the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) without delay.

If you are worried about the overall safeguarding culture or procedures at Dallas Road, raise this with the headteacher or a senior leader through the school’s whistleblowing processes.

If you do not feel able to report a concern within school, you can use external whistleblowing options provided by Lancashire County Council, or contact the NSPCC Whistleblowing Helpline: 0800 028 0285.

Operation Encompass is a police–school partnership that informs a school’s Key Adult when a child has witnessed or been involved in a domestic abuse incident. This alert, usually received before 9:10am the next school day, enables staff to offer immediate, sensitive support to help the child feel safe and cared for in school.

Prevent Duty

At Dallas Road Primary School, we are committed to the Prevent Duty and work to protect pupils from the risks of radicalisation and extremism. Through staff training, promoting inclusive values, and encouraging pupils to think critically and safely, we ensure any concerns are recognised early and addressed in partnership with families and external agencies.

Key Documents and Links

Working Together to Safeguard Children

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2025

Educational Off Site Policy and Guidelines 2025-2028

Keeping Children Safe In Education 2025

Staff Code of Conduct September 2025

Guidance for Safer Working Practice