Safeguarding at John Keble School
John Keble Primary School is committed to safeguarding all children. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purposes of this guidance as:
- Protecting children from maltreatment;
- Preventing impairment of children’s health or development;
- Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and
- Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Children include everyone under the age of 18.
At John Keble Primary School, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they have to say.
All staff working or volunteering here are expected to share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to report any concerns in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy.
We work in partnership with families, and it is important that you share with us any information you have which may support us in helping your child to be happy and reach their potential. There is a range of Early Help available to families locally, and we are always happy to discuss with you what we can do to support you or to signpost you to others who may be better placed to do so. On rare occasions, our concern about a child may mean that we have to consult other agencies, even before we contact you.
If you want to know more, please speak to a member of the safeguarding team:
| Safeguarding Team | Role |
|---|---|
| Catherine Allard | Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| David Martin | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Sian Auty | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Zohra El-Habti | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
| Bekki Poland | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead |
All members of the school’s senior leadership team hold the Advanced Certificate in Safeguarding for Designated Safeguarding Leads.
If you wish to speak to our Designated Safeguarding Lead or a member of the Safeguarding team, you can contact them on 020 8965 5072 or via email:
Keeping Children Safe is EVERYONE's Responsibility
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is on our website in the Statutory Information section.
Read and download 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' September 2025
Children, use the button below if you have any worries or if you want to report a concern.
You can also complete a drop-in slip (see your teacher for one), so that you can see one of our amazing therapists if you wish to talk about anything that is worrying you.
Also, remember you can always speak to a trusted adult in school or call Childline on 0800 1111.
