--- title: "Safeguarding" url: "https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/safeguarding" school: "Moorthorpe Primary School with Inclusion Resource" --- # Safeguarding ## Safeguarding at Moorthorpe ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/OE.png)We are a **[Operation Encompass](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/files/20222023/NEW_LOGO_Operation_Encompass_Poster.pdf)** school - an early information safeguarding partnership between police and education which allows us to offer immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse. Safeguarding is always top priority at Moorthorpe Primary School with Inclusion Resource and is a strength of the school. The welfare of our children is everyone's responsibility and all those who come into contact with our pupils and families have a role to play in keeping them safe. All actions are taken in the best interests of the child. ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/Umbrella.png)At Moorthorpe Primary, we strive to: - Provide a safe and welcoming environment - Create trusting relationships - Maintain a culture of vigilance, transparency and openness - Act quickly in following our procedures to ensure children receive early help and effective support, protection and justice. Any concerns are logged by staff and our safeguarding team will act on them appropriately, taking action to ensure all children have the best outcomes. As a school we believe working in partnership with families is crucial to safeguarding the interests of children. Safer children make more successful learners. We have two areas in school: The Rainbow Room and The Nest where identified pupils go for extra support. These may be group or 1:1 sessions and may be led by school staff (eg ELSA sessions, wellbeing sessions, bereavement support etc) or may involve external agencies (eg CAHMS, Future in Minds, Play Therapy etc). All children understand these are safe spaces and they can drop in to ask to speak to someone if needed. If you have any concerns regarding anyone in school's safety or welfare, please do not hesitate to contact the safeguarding team within school on 01977 642820, dojo or via their email address: - The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) for child protection (member of senior management) is: Deborah Birdsall (Headteacher). - **** - The deputy DSLs are Shauna Appleyard (Learning Mentor) and Steph Field. - **** - **[sfield@moorthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk](mailto:cthorpe@moorthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk)** - The DSL for our EYFS is Gemma Currie (EYFS Lead). - [**gcurrie@moorthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk**](mailto:gcurrie@moorthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk) - The DSLs for Inclusion Resource are Faye Grainger, Debbie Gordon and Justin Beardsmore. - [**fgrainger@moorthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk**](mailto:fgrainger@moorthorpe.wakefield.sch.uk) - For the Willows Unit (SEND), the DSL is Jo Wortley - **** - Our new safeguarding governor for 2025-2026 is Mrs Charlotte Jones. - **** - The mental health lead is Lindsey Grace (Inclusion Officer). - **** Contact details for the DSL team out of school hours, weekends or holidays: message Mrs Birdsall, Mrs Appleyard or Mrs Field via Dojo or use any of the email addresses. ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/gallery/moorthorpe-dsl-poster/Safeguarding_Poster(1).png) Please also see our **[Mental Health and Wellbeing Page](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/websites-to-support-mental-health-and-wellbeing)** for more support and resources. ### Safeguarding Policies Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2026/2027 677 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/documents/Education_Safeguarding_Policy_26-27_(1).docx) Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 1.83 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/documents/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2026_.pdf) Low Level Concerns Policy 331 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/documents/Low_level_concerns_policy_2023_24.docx) Online Safety Policy 339 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/documents/2025-27_Online_safety_policy.pdf) ### Safeguarding Advice & Guidance Useful Information Leaflet 26 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/Useful_Info.pdf) Parent Links for Advice on Online Safety 401 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/5_Parent_Links_for_Advice_on_Online_Safety.pdf) Navigating the Digital Landscape - Parent Webinar 302 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/Navigating_the_Digital_Landscape_-_Parent__Carer_Webinar.pdf) Young Minds Poster - Addressing Childhood Adversity and Trauma 3.63 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/6_ACES_poster_ym-addressing-adversity-infographic-poster-web.pdf) Wakefield Early Help Poster 63 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/7_EH_Website_Poster_v1.pdf) Wakefield Families Together 12.88 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/documents/Wakefield_Families_Together_resources_for_schools_to_promote_access_to_early_help.docx) The NSPCC Underwear Rule 2.88 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/Becci%20Website/the-underwear-rule---guide-for-parents-new-brand.pdf) Prevent Strategy - Information for Parents 80 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/documents/Parent_Pamphlet_-_Prevent_strategy.doc) Water Safety 4.30 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/moorthorpe-primary-school/files/20222023/Geography/Water_safety.pdf) ### Directory of Safeguarding Contacts - Childline - 0800 1111 - Children's First Hub (Featherstone & South East) - Tel: 01977 722 305 - Email: **** - **[NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/)** - Tel: 0808 800 5000 - Email: **** - Social Care Direct - 0345 850 3503 - Samaritans - 116 123 - **[Wakefield I Can (WF-I-Can)](https://wf-i-can.co.uk/)** ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/Childline_Logo.png) ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/CFH.png) ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/NSPCC_official_logo.svg.png) ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/Samaritans.jpg) ![](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/images/WF_I_CAN.png) ### Safeguarding - Mental Health - [What is Mental Health?](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/what-is-mental-health) - [The Importance of Wellbeing](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/the-importance-of-wellbeing) - [Moorthorpe Primary - Approach to Mental Health & Wellbeing](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/moorthorpe-s-approach-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing) - [Moorthorpe Primary - Mental Health & Wellbeing Offer](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/our-moorthorpe-primary-offer) - [Websites to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/websites-to-support-mental-health-and-wellbeing) - [Safeguarding](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/safeguarding) ##### Location Regent Street South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2BL ##### Contact Us 01977 642 820 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/moorthorpeprimaryschool) © Copyright 2025–2026 Moorthorpe Primary School with Inclusion Resource School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://moorthorpeprimary.co.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)