Safeguarding

At Staunton, the safeguarding of all the children in our care is our priority.

The designated officers responsible for safeguarding and child protection are:

Mrs Joanna Davies – DSL and Headteacher
Mrs Louise Cutt – Deputy DSL
Mrs Jennifer Jenkins – Deputy DSL

Please see our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy by clicking here: SOW Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection Policy September 2024.

Please find the School’s Early Help Offer by clicking here: Schools EH offer final

If you should have any concerns do not hesitate to contact the school. It is everyone’s duty to play their role in safeguarding our children and community.

Please click on the links below to access more information.

NSPCC
https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/social-care-support/protect-someone
The Children’s Society
Think U Know
Trussell Trust – find a foodbank
https://herefordfoodbank.co.uk/
Women’s Aid
Young Carers
Young Minds
The CLD Trust

Early Help Offer

Providing early help to our children and families at Staunton Primary School means we are more effective in promoting support as soon as we can.

Early help means providing support as soon as a problem emerges, at any point in a child’s life. This could include:

Family relationships.
Behaviours that are challenging.
Housing and financial issues.
Emotional and mental health.
Safety in the community.
Any other issues affecting your family.

How to Access the Right Help When You Need It

If you are experiencing family difficulties, you may want to try and discuss your concerns with someone you know well such as:

Family and friends.
GP or other health professional.
Your child’s class teacher, our ELSA team or Mrs Davies.
You could also search on the Talk Community Directory for information on a wide range of areas.

The Early Help Hub

This confidential service is open to all families living in Herefordshire, with a child or children aged 0 to 19 years,

Their friendly and professional team will listen to your worries, offer advice and guidance and look at how we can support you to access the right help to meet your needs. This may include access to: