Much Marcle Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

At Much Marcle, we believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Our leads in safeguarding are:

• Mrs Laura Davies, Headteacher – Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Miss Julie Sullivan, Deputy Head – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Mrs Emma Smith – governor with responsibility for safeguarding

All staff receive annual safeguarding training through our DSL, as well as regular updates throughout the year. Any new staff receive safeguarding training delivered by the DSL, as part of their induction to school.

In addition, all staff in school, whatever their role, receive safeguarding training by an external provider, every three years.

More information:

• See our Safeguarding/Child Protection and our Child on Child Abuse Policies
• County Lines Information

Useful Websites

The following websites are useful for further guidance and support:

• BBC Own It – advice for children on online safety.
• Childnet International – for primary children.
• Childnet International – for teachers and professionals.
• Internet Matters – a guide to help you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet.
• Internet Watch Foundation – the UK Hotline for reporting criminal online content.
• Meta (Facebook) Safety Centre – guides to Facebook settings.
• Report Online Terrorist Material (gov.uk) – report illegal terrorist information, pictures or videos you’ve found on the internet. Your report will be treated anonymously.
• ThinkUKnow – learning resource for children.
• UK Safer Internet Centre: Parental Controls – how to set up parental controls offered by your home ISP.

E-Safety Videos

Parents’ e-safety tips for children under 5.

Parents’ e-safety tips for children from 6 to 10 years.

Parents’ e-safety tips for children from 11 to 13 years.