Safeguarding notices for visitors

See examples of safeguarding notices for visitors from primary schools, secondary schools and an all-through school.

Last reviewed on 10 June 2021
School types: All · School phases: All
Ref: 11393
Contents
  1. Primary school examples
  2. Secondary school examples
  3. All-through school example

Primary school examples

Littleham CofE Primary School in Devon has safeguarding information and guidelines for visitors (available here - under 'Operation Encompass'). 

It sets out guidelines on things like: 

  • Use of mobile phones and devices
  • Taking photos, videos and sound recordings
  • Communication with the class teacher
  • Where to work with pupils 
  • Sharing concerns with school staff

Plaxtol Primary School in Kent has a safeguarding guide for visitors which covers:

  • Fire and emergency/evacuation procedures 
  • Signing visitors in and out 
  • Procedures for regular volunteers
  • Types of harm 
  • What to do in the event of a disclosure 

Secondary school examples

Monk's Walk School in Hertfordshire has safety and safeguarding information for visitors that covers: 

  • Security procedures
  • Taking photos
  • Fire and evacuation procedures
  • Verbal and physical contact with pupils 
  • Sharing of personal information or social network accounts 

Newent Community School in Gloucester has a safeguarding leaflet for volunteers and visitors which covers: 

  • Arrival, departure and visitor badges 
  • Car parking rules 
  • Fire bell procedures 
  • Which toilets visitors can use 
  • Smoking 

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