At Houghton Conquest Lower School, we believe that a caring school promotes the welfare, health, safety and guidance of every child. We recognise our statutory duty and pastoral duty to ensure the safety and well-being of our pupils.
“The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.” Ofsted 2024
“The pupils confidently talk about how to keep themselves safe, including online.” Ofsted 2024
If you have any concerns about the welfare of any children, you can always come in and speak to any of our staff. Please make yourself familiar with our Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Miss Julie Heaslip – Headteacher – Safeguarding Lead
Mr Jake Hetherington – Class Teacher – Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Mrs L Sebborn – Behaviour Support Worker – Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Miss S Meech – Preschool Room Leader – Deputy Safeguarding Lead
It is their responsibility to ensure that all concerns are recorded accurately and referred to the appropriate agency quickly to ensure that necessary action
Government statutory guidance: Working together to safeguard children
Government Guidance: What to do if you are worried a child is being abused