Safeguarding at Hillmorton

At Hillmorton Primary School, safeguarding children is of paramount importance and is the responsibility of every adult within our school community. We are fully committed to following the statutory guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

Safeguarding is an umbrella term which covers many more aspects than child protection alone.

Child Protection is about protecting children from identified risks – originally focused on abuse within the home, but now extended to include concerns such as bullying, online abuse, exploitation, and other forms of harm.

Safeguarding goes further than child protection. It includes taking proactive steps to prevent harm and promote the welfare of all children, ensuring they are safe, healthy, and able to thrive.

According to the Children Act 2004 and the principles reinforced in KCSIE 2025, safeguarding means:

• Protecting children from maltreatment

• Preventing impairment of children’s health or development

• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with safe and effective care

• Taking action to enable all children to have the best possible outcomes and life chances into adulthood

If you have any concerns about the welfare of any child in our school, please do not hesitate to speak to one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads.