Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this common commitment. We will ensure that all staff members in our school maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ and feel able to raise concerns either about a child at risk or a member of staff whose behaviour may present a risk to a child. If you are concerned about the safety of any child in our school, you must report this to a member of the Safeguarding Team. Please email safeguarding@downlands.org

Our Safeguarding Team:

Mrs K Turner – DSL

Mrs T Goodman – DDSL

Mrs H Francis – Safeguarding Administrator

Extended DDSL Team:

Mr M Ashdown

Mr S Adams

Mr C Runeckles

Mrs J Cobb

If you are concerned about the conduct of a member of staff or volunteer in our school; you must contact the DSL or Headteacher.

If you require children’s services, please contact the Integrated Front Door on 01403 229900 (out of hours- 0330 222 6664) or online

https://socialcareportal.westsussex.gov.uk

If you require emergency services 999 or 101 if not an immediate emergency.

If related to mental health, please call the West Sussex Point of Access team on 0330 304 0462

West Sussex County Council – Education, children and families

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/