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Safeguarding statements: examples

Get inspiration from other schools on how you might introduce your safeguarding policies. You'll find examples of written safeguarding statements from primary and secondary schools, as well as a special school.

Last reviewed on 7 November 2024
School types: All•School phases: All•Ref: 31297
Contents
  1. Primary schools
  2. Secondary schools
  3. Special school

Primary schools

Maintained school

Kilmorie Primary School in Lewisham has a safeguarding statement on its website. The statement explains the school's approach to:

  • Training all staff on safeguarding
  • Keeping children safe on a daily basis
  • Sharing information and working with other agencies

The statement also encourages parents/carers to talk to the school if they need support.

Academy

Oasis Academy Warndon in Worcestershire publishes a safeguarding statement of intent on its website. The statement covers:

  • Where the school's relevant policies and procedures can be found
  • Who's responsible for safeguarding across the trust
  • What kind of training staff need to take
  • What safeguarding audits the trust carries out

Secondary schools

Maintained school

Woodbridge High School in Redbridge has a safeguarding statement that sets out:

  • What safeguarding means
  • What safeguarding includes
  • Who the school's safeguarding team is made up of
  • Which DfE safeguarding documents the school follows

There are also links to the school's relevant policies, such as the wellbeing policy, and further information on safeguarding.

Academy

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