Hi, my name is Rebecca Smith and I am the Safeguarding Lead at Knighton Mead.  

My role is to ensure the welfare and safety of all children who attend Knighton Mead Primary Academy. At Knighton Mead, we believe that pupils have a right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse; where staff are vigilant for signs of any pupil in distress and are confident about applying our safeguarding processes to avert and alleviate any such problems. Through regular training, all staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard pupils from all forms of abuse.  

At Knighton Mead, children are taught how to keep themselves safe, on and offline, to develop positive and healthy relationships and how to avoid situations where they might be at risk, including by being exploited.   

Sometimes, we may need to share information and work in partnership with other professionals when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. If a member of staff is concerned about a child’s welfare, they will record their concern, and any observations or conversations, and report to one of the DSLs as soon as possible.  

If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our academy, please talk to myself or one of my deputy safeguarding leads immediately. The Deputy Safeguarding leads in the school are Sarah Lambert, Deb Cook and Bina Chudasama. 

Below are links to useful websites if you may need further information regarding safeguarding:  

https://lcitylscb.org/
https://safeguardingtool.nspcc.org.uk/  

If you have any safeguarding concerns about a child at Knighton Mead outside of school hours, please call the Social Care on 0116 4541004 or email [email protected] and this email will be picked up by a DSL within 24 hours.