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Safeguarding

At Bewdley Primary School, the safety and wellbeing of our children is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and supportive environment where every child feels valued, listened to and protected.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. All members of staff receive regular safeguarding training and work together to ensure that children are safe, both in school and beyond.

We recognise the importance of working closely with families and other professionals to provide the right support at the right time. If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team. We are always here to listen and help.

Contact our Safeguarding Team

Worried About a Child?

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team. You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before sharing a concern.

If you would prefer to speak to someone outside school, or need to report a concern when school is closed, you can contact:

Worcestershire Family Front Door
01905 822666 – during office hours

Worcestershire Emergency Duty Team
01905 768020 – outside office hours, including weekends and bank holidays

Police
999 – if a child is in immediate danger
101 – for non-emergency concerns requiring police assistance

All concerns about children's safety and wellbeing should be taken seriously. If you are worried, please speak up.

How We Keep Children Safe

Safeguarding is an important part of everyday life at Bewdley Primary School. We work closely with families, external agencies and other professionals to identify concerns early and provide appropriate support for children.

Operation Encompass

Bewdley Primary School participates in Operation Encompass, a partnership between schools and the police that helps us support children who have experienced or been exposed to domestic abuse. Through this partnership, the school can receive information from the police so that appropriate support can be offered to children when they arrive at school.

Prevent Duty

As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, we have a duty to protect children from the risk of radicalisation and extremist influences. We promote respect, tolerance, critical thinking and an understanding of different beliefs and perspectives. Staff are trained to recognise and respond appropriately to concerns, following our established safeguarding procedures.

Private Fostering

Private fostering is an arrangement where a child under 16 (or under 18 if disabled) is cared for by someone who is not their parent or close relative for 28 days or more.

Private fostering arrangements must be reported to the local authority so that appropriate checks and support can be provided.

If you are aware of a private fostering arrangement, or would like advice, please contact the school's safeguarding team or Worcestershire Children's Services.

Safeguarding Advice and Support

There are a number of trusted organisations that provide information, advice and support to children and families. Click on the bold text to go directly to their websites. 

NSPCC – Advice for parents and carers about keeping children safe, recognising concerns and getting help.

Childline – Free, confidential advice and support for children and young people. Call 0800 1111.

Women's Aid – Information and support for anyone affected by domestic abuse.

CEOP Safety Centre – Information and a reporting service for concerns about online child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Online Safety

Keeping children safe online is an important part of our safeguarding work at Bewdley Primary School. Through our curriculum and partnership with families, we help children develop the knowledge, confidence and skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

Our dedicated Online Safety page provides practical advice for parents and carers, guidance on games, apps and parental controls, and links to trusted organisations including the NSPCC, CEOP, Childline and Internet Matters.

Visit our Online Safety page

Useful Online Safety Resources - Click on the bold text to go directly to their websites.

NSPCC – Practical advice about online safety, social media, gaming and parental controls.

Internet Matters – Age-specific guidance, parental controls and advice about popular apps and devices.

Childnet – Resources to help children and families use the internet safely.

CEOP Education – Age-appropriate activities and information about online safety.

CEOP Safety Centre – A place to report concerns about online sexual abuse or exploitation.

If you have concerns about your child's online experiences, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team.

Supporting Families and Wellbeing

We recognise that family life can sometimes bring challenges, and that children and parents may need additional support at different times. We are committed to working alongside families in a caring, understanding and non-judgemental way. Whether you are looking for advice about your child's emotional wellbeing, behaviour, friendships, family circumstances or accessing additional services, we are here to help.

Our Family Support Worker, Mrs Mills, works closely with children, parents and carers to offer guidance, practical support and help families access other services when needed.

Click here to find out more about our Supporting Families and Wellbeing Offer, including the support available in school and through local organisations.

Safeguarding Policies and Useful Documents

Our safeguarding policies and procedures help us provide a safe and supportive environment for all children at Bewdley Primary School.

The following documents provide further information about our safeguarding arrangements:

Other relevant policies, including Behaviour, Prevent, Child-on-Child Abuse and Safer Recruitment, can be found on our School Policies page.

  1. Safeguarding-Policy 2026=2027

  2. Online Safety and Acceptable Use Policy - September 2026