At Beoley First School staff fully recognise their moral and statutory responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff have read and understood a copy of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (at least Part 1 and Annex A). Teaching and Support Staff also receive regular training in line with WCSB recommendations. Safeguarding exists as a standing item on the agenda of all staff meetings and briefings and within the terms of reference for all our schools’ governing body committees.
All staff maintain an ‘it could happen here’ attitude at all times and are encouraged to be vigilant and show professional curiosity with regard to all safeguarding and welfare issues. All concerns are reported to either Steve Philp (Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead) , Claire Halliwell (Deputy Headteacher, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead), or Rebecca Bartlett (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead).
The school aims to ensure that:
- Appropriate action is taken in a timely manner to safeguard and promote children’s welfare
- All staff are aware of their statutory responsibilities with respect to safeguarding
- Staff are properly trained in recognising and reporting safeguarding issues
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
If you need to contact us please call the office 01527 62295 or email [email protected]
Key Staff
Steve Philp
Designated safeguarding lead (DSL)
Designated safeguarding lead (DSL)
Designated Teacher for Children in Care
Steve Philp [email protected]
01527 62295
Worcestershire LADO
Local authority designated officer (LADO)
Local authority designated officer (LADO)
Worcestershire LADO
01905 846221
01905 843311 / 07809 586225
Chair of governors
Darren Turner
c/o School Office 0152762295
Channel helpline
Paul Kinsella
020 7340 7264
Safeguarding Governor
Lucinda Turnbull till September 2025
Sarah Phillips from September 2025
Via School Office
Cause for concern
To submit an online Cause for Concern notification log click below.
Family Front Door
Family Front Door : 01905 822666 (core working hours)Out of hours or at weekends: 01905 768020
NSPCC
NSPCC’s whistleblowing advice line dedicated helpline is available as an alternative route for staff who do not feel able to raise concerns regarding child protection failures internally or have concerns about the way a concern is being handled by school. The NSPCC whistle blowing helpline number is also available (0800 028 0285).
Staff can call 0800 028 0285 – line is available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday and email: [email protected] NSPCC – When to call the police