Safeguarding legislation and government guidance says that safeguarding means:

• protecting children from maltreatment
• preventing impairment of children’s health or development
• ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care.
• taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes

Also:

“the action we take to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm - is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play.”

It’s everyone’s responsibility

The school Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Mr George Trafford and the Deputy DSL is Mrs Kelly Thomas, Head of School . If you have any safeguarding concerns please do not hesitate to contact one of them by telephone to 01778 570389 or by email to enquiries@morton.laat.co.uk 

Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Revised Prevent duty guidance: for England and Wales - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Useful Links for Parents

• Childline | Childline
• Parents & carers | Childnet
• Lincolnshire FSD
• Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
• Keep them safe - Parents Against Child Exploitation (Pace) UK (paceuk.info)
• Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives (Parentline Plus) | Family Lives
• Stay Safe Partnership – Lincolnshire County Council