At Joseph Hood Primary School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating a secure, nurturing environment where all children can grow with confidence.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety, and well-being of all our pupils. We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, valued, and supported, and we work tirelessly to provide an environment where children can learn and thrive without fear of harm.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

All staff, governors, and volunteers receive regular training and understand their duty to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We follow robust safer-recruitment practices and ensure that all adults working with our pupils have undergone the necessary background checks.

Our school adheres to national and local safeguarding legislation, including statutory guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children, and the policies set by the local safeguarding partnership. We maintain clear procedures for identifying, reporting, and responding to concerns and work closely with families and external agencies to ensure every child is safe.

We all understand that 'it could happen here'.

If you ever have a concern about a child’s welfare, please contact the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or a member of the safeguarding team immediately.

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

Safeguarding Leads who have regular DSL training: 
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 who have received DSL training:

Early Years : Mrs Monika Borzym

Wraparound Care: Mrs Kelly Brooks

Wraparound Care -Ms Natasha Harris

All staff have annual safeguarding training and regular updates, in line with KCSIE ( Keeping Children safe in Education 2025)

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

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

999 Emergency services