At Joseph Hood Primary School we take seriously our responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children in our care. It is everyone's responsibility to safeguard the children in our care. 

If you have any concerns about Child Protection or Safeguarding issues, you should speak to one of the following members of staff:

Safeguarding Leads: 
Mrs Anita Saville, Executive Headteacher   (DSL)
Mrs Libby Wright, Head of School (DSL)
Ms Wendy Shepard, Assistant Head Teacher/Inclusion Manager/SENCO (DDSL)
Mr Michael Waterman, Assistant Head Teacher  (DDSL)

Ms Jessica Earl-Spencer, Upper Key Stage 2 Lead, SLT   (DDSL)

Other members of the school's Safeguarding Team

Mrs Monika Borzym, Early Years 

Mrs Kelly Brooks- Wrap Around Care

Ms Natasha Harris- Wrap Around Care
Mrs Helen McQue, ELSA TA
Ms Jade Brooks, ELSA  TA

In addition, we recognise that safeguarding against radicalisation is no different from safeguarding against any other vulnerability. At Joseph Hood Primary School, all staff/instructors and volunteers are expected to uphold and promote our core values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

If your concern relates to something at home or outside of school, please contact:

Social Care:

020 8545 4227 Merton Children's and Familie's Hub / MASH
020 8770 5000 Emergency Duty Team