Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare and we expect all staff, governors, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant and safe environment. Everyone has a responsibility to act, without delay, to protect children by reporting anything that might suggest a child is being abused or neglected. It is our willingness to work safely and challenge inappropriate behaviours that underpins this commitment. We seek to work in partnership with families and other agencies to improve the outcomes for children who are vulnerable or in need. You can read more in our Safeguarding Policy below, which is updated every year.

‘Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all practitioners should make sure their approach is child centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.’ (KCSIE 2023)

‘This child centred approach is fundamental to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. A child centred approach means keeping the child in focus when making decisions about their lives and working in partnership with them and their families.’ (DFE Working together to safeguarding Children 2018)

Our Safeguarding Team

Our team comprises:

• Designated Safeguarding Lead: Ms Ruth Worswick
• Deputy Designated Leads: Mrs Annabel Buckman, Mrs Kirsty Dixon, Ms Ella Skeggs and Mrs Lisa Alderslade
• Pastoral Workers: Mrs Teresa Campbell, Mr Dom Chapman, Mrs Tanya Cutler, Mrs Bev Tait, Miss Sadie Martin and Mrs Lindsey Wells

Worried or Concerned about a Child or Young Person?

If you are worried that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, or you are worried that a child may be at risk of suffering harm please contact Ruth Worswick at safeguarding@arundelcourt.com

Alternatively you can contact Portsmouth Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH):

If a child is at immediate risk of harm, call the Police on 999.

You can contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 (free service, lines open 24 hours a day). They will listen to your concerns, offer advice and support and can take action on your behalf if a child is in danger. For further information or to report your concerns online visit the NSPCC website Keeping Children Safe page.

Useful Documents

• Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025
• Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
• Working Together to Safeguard Children, an illustrated guide
• Our Safeguarding Policy

 

Worried about your child?

A text messaging advice service is available for any concerns:

Text Solent Pulse on 07491163276 (School Nursing Service) to get advice from a qualified Nurse.

Click on the link for more https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/solent