Safeguarding Advice

Stanground St John's CofE Primary School understands the vital importance of safeguarding and child protection. The school follows the DEMAT safeguarding and child protection policy.

Safeguarding at Stanground St John's

Please see the Policies page to view our current Safeguarding Policy.


The staff and governors at Stanground St John’s are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We work hard to ensure, as far as possible, that every child is protected from harm. Before any appointment is confirmed, all staff (both teaching and support), volunteers, and governors who wish to work at Stanground St John’s are required to go through a rigorous recruitment process. This includes the taking up of references, verification of qualifications, and a review of previous experience and employment history. Enhanced checks are carried out through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). No individual will be employed if there are concerns about their suitability to work with children.


Stanground St John’s is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all children on roll. Our curriculum plays a key role in helping pupils develop the knowledge and skills they need for later life. Through learning experiences, children are supported to understand what appropriate and inappropriate behaviour looks like, how to keep themselves safe from harm, and the importance of speaking to a trusted adult if they have any worries or concerns.


Safeguarding the welfare of children is a shared responsibility. At times, concerns about a child’s safety or well-being may require consultation with other professionals and agencies. In some cases, this may involve sharing information or making a referral to social services, always with the child’s best interests at heart.


We are committed to all children being empowered to excel, regardless of their background or needs. Safeguarding a shared responsibility.  

Mr Steenkamp (Headteacher) is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL, Designated Teacher and Prevent Lead). 


He is supported in the inclusion team by:

Mrs Alison Sheridan (Deputy Headteacher & Deputy DSL)

Miss Lauren Steels (SENDCO, PSHE Lead & Deputy DSL)

Mrs Georgina Beaney (Office Coordinator & Deputy DSL)

Mrs Fran Hyde(Deputy DSL)


Our governor with responsibility for safeguarding and SEND is:

Mr Ruben Gavriliuc