Safeguarding

Bussage C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff, governors and volunteers share this commitment.

If you notice anything that you feel is a cause for concern relating to a child’s safety, please ensure you discuss it immediately with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL).

All conversations will be handled discretely and only discussed with the relevant agencies as necessary. 

Which adults are safeguarding leads?

Mrs Zoe White, Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Amy Howe, Deputy Headteacher, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Miss Angela Corbett, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mrs Hannah Mirams, Safeguarding Governor

 If you would like to know more about the Safeguarding procedures here at Bussage, please look at our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 2025-2026

Please also see Working together to Safeguard children 2026  - a Government document:

Working together to safeguard children 2026

Here is an illustrated guided to Working Together to Safeguard children which is more younger reader friendly - please be aware that this guide is created from the 2023 guidance not the newer updated 2026 guidance:

Illustrated guide to Working together to safeguard children